I see you there in the shadows, right outside the door, in the
back of the class in the last pew or waiting to exit the party. The introverts
among us are a perplexing group to the extroverted world. Little do they know
inside of our outward-appearing peaceful countenance lies our heart-pounding,
blood-pressure rising, breath decreasing ways.
This doesn’t mean
we aren’t social. Many of us are. But solitude is necessary to recharge our
batteries. We need to sit back and think. Our brains are wired in a different
way, no better, no worse, just unique. Our culture has steadily moved into a
group-think, team-playing world where at work or at play we are forced to be
too close, or expected to think on our feet and brainstorm at the drop of a
hat.
God sees us just as
we are, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139). Our personalities and our
gifts were made just for us and we have a purpose and He has a plan. He honors
the quiet gifts more than the others. Many of the others receive rewards from
the world. God sees the heart!
On the
contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable. 1
Corinthians 12:22
Jesus is the head
and we make up the body of Christ. Each one of us has a special and unique part
to play. Have confidence in Him and in the ways He will use you.
Jesus,
Thank You for loving us. Give us the grace we need to be in
the world right where we belong. We praise You for each personality type and
for finding the special gifts and abilities we have to use in Your service.
Amen
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