Do you see me?

Do you see me?

Do you see me sitting behind that smart phone of yours? 

Do you see me behind that long list of things you have to do today? 

Do you really see me… or are you just seeing the person you think I should be? 

 

Do you see me sitting there begging for someone to love me and all the challenges I bring? 

Do you see me asking time and time again for someone to just be there for me? 

No of course you don’t, you just look when you need me. 

Do you see me wanting to be accepted… to be a part of something bigger than who am I? 

 

No… all you can see is who you want me to be. 

 

You see a missionary girl who is living her dream life.

You see a bartender who is a little too vulgar for your taste. 

You see a young adult who is looking for love in all the wrong places or maybe you see that I hold too high of standard. 

You see my leadership and say “let me step back and let her lead” when in reality all I want to do is be part of your team. 

You see my confidence and say “she must have her life together” when truly my emotions feel like their controlled like the weather. 

You see my smile and say “wow her life must be great” while I see myself sitting at home wondering where my friends are at and it’s only 8. 

You hear my history and say “wow you’ve seen so many incredible things” but never wonder what pain that life also brings. 

You look at who am I and already decide … instead of talking a moment to let me choose my side. 

A moment to decide what I want or who I want to be… no it’s just easier for you go with what only you can see. 

 

So don’t really look, ask, or see… because you might just find out I’m not actually what you want me to be. 

 

I am me… that’s all I know. 

I’m loud 

I’m crazy 

And I love to go with the flow. 

I love to write and talk and think. 

I love to travel and see things I’ve never seen. 

I love Jesus and I love His Word. 

I love meeting new people yet I also love those whom I know  

I love intentionality and believe in reaping what you sow. 

I know I’m different and I challenge the status quo. 

But you know that’s just who I am… 

 

I am writing this not just to get your attention or show more of who I am.

I am writing this hoping that you might start to understand. 

We live in this world so full of fact, figures, and information… yet miss the one right in front of us crying out in desperation!

I hope that you walk away from reading this and actually take a look.

Look at the people around you, because not one of their lives is written like a book. 

They are not a book where you can just guess the ending… 

Each one is unique, with their own victories and struggles! 

So start asking real questions and don’t just assume to know. 

People with both surprise you and leave you in wonder. 

People are what make life worth living but that’s for you to discover