Forgotten

At my last treatment I was forgotten... actually I was lost... In the system. It was a very overwhelming day to say the least. Somehow, I was not put in the que and I didn't get my treatment for over an hour. They had changed some procedures and I was one of the unfortunate ones that they didn't know about.

It was a lonely feeling. I felt as if I would cry. Being here is emotional enough, but feeling forgotten is another. 

I have felt forgotten at other times. Birthday invitations I never received or parties I never was invited to. Those were very few and far between, but I remember how it hurt. 

It hurts to think others don't consider you in their plans. It hurts to see posts on Facebook and know you were overlooked and would love to be in that "all smiles" group picture. There is something so painful about the process of life and friendships. There seems to never be any consistently anymore. Even adults act like fickle middle schoolers. Or so it seems.

The thing about being forgotten is it hurts. Sometimes it is totally unintentional and others it is blatant. People are human... And they just don't think! I have always watched people in their purposeful forgetting of others. It can cause such strife. The passive aggressive way we silently choose make others feel lesser than.

But forgetting folks isn't in God' s mentality. He never forgets us! He tells us plainly in scripture that He will not forget us. That is so comforting, y'all! He isn't like us humans. He values us more than silver or gold. He doesn't look at our outward appearance. He could care less where we live or what we drive or how much is in our bank account. He just loves us and remembers us and thinks we are the coolest cats around! He wants to commune with us and include us, because in the end...He wants to be with us for all eternity. 

So the next time you feel left out or that you don't measure up to humans standards, remember that doesn't matter. You are perfectly imperfect for Him! He made your "imperfections"!! He blesses your low bank account, He made sure that you had shelter and a career (even if it doesn't pay much) and He's the reason you are where you are in your success even if it doesn't measure up to other's definition of success. He won't be surprised when He opens His door and sees you! He will rejoice!!

Oh and the cool thing is.... If we are in Christ... We will all be at the same party in heaven and we won't even care about the earthly junk! Some of us might be surprised who has been invited to the party!! Hallelujah!!!

Isaiah 49: 16

"See, I will not forget you, for I have engraved you on the palm of my hand!"

Monica