I Don't Belong Here Part 2

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I Don’t Belong Here, Part 2

I was told that our first post should include an introduction. Instantly, my mind flashed back to grade school where I had to stand up in front of the entire class to tell a little about myself. Nothing but grunts and stutters proceeded out of my mouth as I single-handedly gave the most embarrassing display of a simple introduction. Within seconds, every detail about myself suddenly left my brain and I couldn’t remember who I was.

Hey! I’m Felicia. I have the most supportive and adoring husband, Phil. We have five children, two boys and three girls. Yes, we had them on purpose! Outside my role of wife and mother, my identity is fairly ordinary and sometimes awkward. Within my role of wife and mother, I find my purpose and my greatest love.

At 18 I was married to Phil. By 19, I became a mother. And not just any mother, but a mother to a child with special needs. I typically do not talk about life before that moment, because for me, that is where my life began. I’m not sure if it’s possible to know your life’s meaning within seconds of an experience, but when I held my little girl for the first time, I knew in an instant why I was created. Needless to say, when Deborah declared in Judges 5 that she arose a mother that spoke volumes to me. Since that day, I have had one desire that burns within my soul and that is to instruct and protect those around me; to be a voice for those who are oppressed and hurting. Since that day, I have arose a mother and this calling goes far beyond my four walls.

So, why do I write? Why should you come here? Because I believe that God loves to use ordinary people. In fact, I believe His eyes are drawn to them like a love-sick school girl. And maybe you are like me, very ordinary! Perhaps you wouldn’t stand out in a crowd. Perhaps your personality doesn’t light up a room. Perhaps your talents wouldn’t win you a trophy or even a participation award. Perhaps you have often felt like you don’t belong here. Can I tell you that it’s okay? Because God writes your story and he loves to root for the underdog. He loves to take people with absolutely nothing to offer and use them to offer Himself to the world, just like me and just like you. Today, I want to encourage you that there is so much purpose in store for you. You may be one experience away from finding it. God can change your whole life in just one minute. Literally one minute! Because on February 8th, 2006 at exactly 1:13am, I arose a mother and today may just be YOUR day to arise! 

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