Unnoticed
- Brandon Bruce
- Sep 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 22
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” -Hebrews 6:10-12
Have you ever felt unnoticed or unappreciated? It hurts because you want to feel valued and cared for, not lost in obscurity.
No matter how loving and intentional the people around you may be, there will always be some good things that are overlooked and unnoticed by others. How can you stay encouraged when you feel unnoticed?
People may not appreciate or value some things about who you are or what you have done, but there is someone who notices everything and cares deeply!
Feeling valued begins with an awareness that God loves you so much that He gave everything for you when Jesus died on the cross for your sins.
He also sees all the good you do for Him (v.2). God notices all that you do every day! He doesn't miss anything! When you live with the awareness that God knows and cares, it brings peace even when you are not acknowledged by people.
Also, since you know how much it matters to be appreciated and valued, make it your mission to help others feel that love by going out of your way to notice them intentionally! Focusing on others will help you escape a victim mindset where you are consumed with thoughts about how others are not focused enough on you. Instead, decide to focus on loving God and others, because God first loved you!
Set your sights on pleasing God and doing everything you do to express your love for Him!
The next time you feel unappreciated, remember that God cares about you, He loves you, His Spirit is in you, and He notices everything you do!
Right on?
Read/listen to Hebrews chapters 6-8
Prayer focus: thank God for noticing you, loving you, and caring about you while also asking for wisdom to notice and care about others
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