You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8 NIV.
I was in service last Sunday, and the Lord revealed something to me. Most of my life was spent around what people would consider the unwanted, people who were considered difficult or hard to get along with.
In my childhood, I was friends with Jack. Most beelined away when they saw him. They wanted nothing to do with him. He had intellectual disabilities.
Then, I was a nerd in high school. My circle was other band geeks and nerds. I got picked on and developed trauma. The people I hung out with were considered outcasts.
In the early nineties, I worked on Alzheimer’s Units. They did not let those residents off the floor. Some screamed a lot or did inappropriate acts because of the disease. It took a lot to get them on outings, eat, and see entertainment downstairs. The best part was when they went out to eat or an event, and they were fine. Eventually, that changed. But it took a lot of fighting.
For the rest of my time on earth, the Lord led me to those who were considered unwanted. Some were without families and friends. Others were too difficult to work with or be around. Awkward ones. They all had beautiful hearts. All of them were unique.
Unwanted people need love, too. Difficult individuals need acceptance. It can be hard, but with the love of Jesus and some effort, we can help them feel wanted again.
Thank You for wanting us, Lord. Give us the strength to love the unlovable. To help the unwanted. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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