An Unwanted Weed...

"Mom you know those dandelions that grow in our grass? Well my teacher said they are unwanted weeds. I think that's sad and not nice. Every time I see somebody pick one and make a wish they are left smiling. Something that makes you happy shouldn't be called unwanted." -Jocelyn 6 years old growing on 30

Ah from the mouth of a child. She continually leaves me in awe. She sees the worthiness in everyone and everything.

Unwanted in the dictionary is defined as being not needed or desired.
Unworthy is defined as:
1. a. Insufficient in worth; undeserving: a bad plan unworthy of our consideration.
b. Lacking value or merit; worthless.
2. Not suiting or befitting: "The acquaintances she had already formed were unworthy of her" (Jane Austen).
3. Vile; despicable.

I think us women constantly mix those two feelings to create a bucket full of immeasurable sadness. Lord knows I am one.
I have had conversations with 7 different ladies in the past few weeks. They are an eclectic mix of women. A variety in age, looks, financial status, relationship status, mothers, single ladies, etc. All beautiful, all tender, and all needing. To be honest before I met with most of these women I thought they would be consoling me through my dark time but selfishly "Thank the Lord" they needed me. They needed encouragement and their soul to be watered. They were carrying big heavy buckets.
Unworthy about work and why didn't anyone see their value.
Unneeded by men who couldn't commit to a single mom.
Unworthy of God's blessings when things finally seem to be falling into place. They are waiting for the roof to fall in.
Unneeded in friendship after being abandoned by a dear friend.
Unworthy of realizing it is ok to be selfish and take care of yourself first.
Unneeded by finding a job after a long time looking.
Unworthy of God's grace to allow herself to believe she has been forgiven by a previous choice in life.
Unworthy  Unneeded  Unworthy 
Over and over again.

“The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” Psalm

“To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.” Eph. 1:6

“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,and if children, then heirs–heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.” Rom. 8:16&17

“being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” Phil 1:6

“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,…and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,” Eph. 2:4&6

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” I Peter 2:9

My brothers and sisters what more do we need to fill worthy and needed? We were made by a perfect King for a purpose only He knows. And while we will fail and fall He still adores us. We MUST (myself included) accept that His love is sufficient and pure. No one and no situation can strike that down. We were placed in this world to make a difference. It may only be one person that we ever encounter that we can witness to or bless through His grace. Everyone else may see us as an unwanted weed but in Heaven we will bloom for all eternity. You are needed, you are worthy, you are loved!!!

With endless love,
Kristie