do you ever feel small?

Does anyone ever feel small? Not in the sense of, “Wow, my pants are not as tight as they normally are!” but more of the sense of, “Who am I to make a difference? I feel insignificant and unimportant.”

On my recent flight to Ghana, I remember looking out the window of this huge aircraft and seeing all of the teeny tiny people below. I could see the roads, the lay of the land well, houses, cars. . . . I think I might even have seen my dad! (for the Ferris Bueller fans out there) At that moment I had the thought, “We are so small and insignificant. Like a tiny blurb on the map that is passing by.” But then God reminded me quickly of the truth. In God’s eyes, we are not small. We have significance. We matter. Our lives matter and God wants to use our voices to bring glory to Him and help to show His love to others well.

Let me also say this, “NO ONE ever has the right to make you feel small!” This true statement applies to your “friends”, your spouse, your children, your boss, your co-workers, and even yourself. You are NOT small in God’s eyes.

I remember meeting with a young married woman and she told me that her husband made her feel like a doormat. Nope. That contradicts what God says about her value and worth. She is made to be treated like FINE china. Nobody should be wiping their feet or walking all over her! (careful now, I’m going to get worked up over here on this topic)

I know there are women out there who feel insignificant. They feel small. They feel like a doormat. And I want you to hear my heart on this. . . YOU have to speak up and be the one not allowing others to treat you or make you feel this way. No one will advocate for YOU more than YOU. Others will continue to treat you in the manner that you require. So, if you know you’re a masterpiece, created by the MOST High God, then you will require others to recognize this truth about you and respond appropriately.

So, it’s time. Put your shoulders back, take a deep breath in, ask God to help you know the truth about who He says you are, and take that first step out of feeling small. And if you need me to take my earrings out on your behalf, please reach out! ;)