It is difficult for women to see themselves alone. There are extroverts and then you have the introverts. I am an introvert, it is no surprise to many. If you meet me initially, I am a very reserved individual, when I am comfortable with you, I can put my guard down and laugh a little more, perhaps play a little more.
I have always considered myself a bit peculiar, not like many women. Definitely not like many pastoral wives. When I was younger, I always knew I was a bit different, I just, never knew in what way. God had to show me he created me to be set apart, I wasn’t like all of the other girls in Elementary school or Middle school or High school. God showed me things in the spirit realm since I was a child.
My very first spirit encounter, I remember I was a toddler in a stroller, in the NYC subway station with my mother. Yes, I can remember many things. Being peculiar isn’t a negative thing, I’ve learned to sit at tables by myself. Although I was never really alone. The Lord was always with me. Yet, when I tried to fit in with others it seemed there was never any room, or space was limited. I was cautious with large circles or cliques. I learned to sit at tables alone, discern, watch my back and keep it moving.
If your table seems a bit empty today, consider it a protection factor right now. Pull up an extra chair at an empty table and say sit with me Jesus. If it’s meant to be in due time He will seat many at your table. The right ones. You won’t go looking for the space, the right people will ask to sit at your table. Discernment is key. In this season, watch your table and who pulls up a seat beside you. It’s best to find a table with no chairs. Eventually God will seat those who are for you right beside you.
For now Enjoy sitting alone…
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Being peculiar could mean not fitting in the crowd sometimes- that’s okay. I can definitely relate with that. Sometimes I wonder maybe if I moved too fast, or too slow or talk too fast, I will fit in. But at the end God created us all and given us our own uniqueness.
Being peculiar could mean not fitting in the crowd sometimes- that’s okay.
I absolutely love this and can relate in so many ways. I embrace my difference. I’m the extrovert but need time to recharge and have my introverted moments. I’ve been accused of many things by many people and am fine with not fitting into a specific mold, look, space, etc. I am uniquely me and functioning how God intended me.
Wow! That’s excellent. I’ve found that to be very true about being peculiar, I’m learning how to embrace it.