Here am I...

Validation.
Affirmation.
Love.

Three things we are all searching for whether we vocalize it or not.

Sometimes there are certain people we just need it from.
Most people will do anything to get it.

"Do you see me?!"
"Do you love me?"
"Am I making you proud?"
"Is this right?"

I know how much I long for some of these from certain people. I can't help it.
I want to make those I love proud.
I want to know for sure I am loved. Remind me!
Are you thinking of me? Do I matter?

Then it makes me think.
Who needs me to remind them that they are loved and lovely?
Who needs to feel respected, brave, strong, and considered?
Who wants to make me proud?

Sometimes I do not think I express my love enough and other times I feel like I am too much.
Yet I never want to be the one who ever forgot.
To always recognize those in my world.
To love my best. Encourage my best. Observe my best. Remember my best.

Do you hear me?
Am I hearing you?

Selfishness is an ugly face.
To be so SELF involved that you are overlooking those around you.

Can we let go of distraction?
Can we make time?
Can we listen well?
Can we see with Jesus like eyes?
Can we put our phones away and be all there?
Can we take note of the little things that have the potential to make big waves?
Can we love so well we cause an overflow and burst through the dirts of life straight to the gold?
Can we have perspective, remembering when we were in the same place, and help develop overcomers?
Can we remember that God can always do all things with all people?

Today I was reminded that all the gold I show and all the gold still to be unearthed, has and will only come when the right people in my world are with me along the way; in word, in action, in love, and in recognizing and acknowledging.
God's goodness makes me great. Makes me thankful. Makes life beautiful.
God's goodness is His presence, His people, His words, and His power.
His power in me.
His power in those around me.
HIs power unleashed the way He pleases.

His validation, His affirmation, and His love come from His presence but also from His people.
So remember to be His vessel.
Remember that its about Jesus.
Remember that its about others.
Remember that theres a price to pay.
Remember that it is worth it.
Remember that it is what matters most.
Remember to be present.