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Do you feel like God has forgotten you, are you overlooked or seem invisible?

Today, I explain three promises about the reality that God sees you.

God sees you – you are not invisible or forgotten.

I didn’t realize that by staying in deep depression, I was running from God. Maybe you can relate to running from God by not facing your own situation.

Hagar ran away, to the middle of the desert, the angel of the Lord found her.

Promise number one - God Found Hagar

When Hagar ran away, God found her. God saw Hagar’s pain and heard her cries. Hagar said, Genesis 16:13, “I have seen the One who sees me.” She gave God this name: “El Roi - You are the God who sees me."

God offers us grace; His healing and hope through our position in Christ. You are accepted, secure, significant. As God found Hagar, he is also looking to find you.

That brings us to promise #2 God Accepted Hagar

God found Hagar and accepted her just as she was. God didn’t reject or demand anything from her. David prayed, “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness, give me an undivided heart that I my fear your name.” Psalm 86:11

Finally, promise number 3. God Rescued Hagar

Hagar obeyed God and returned to face a difficult situation. Instead of running from problems, let’s choose to run into the arms of El Roi—The God Who Sees.

This truth from John 16:33 gives perspective: “These things I have spoken to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.”

Consider these three essential promises from our time today:

First, remember God sees you. And as you experience His presence, Like Hagar, you, too can say, Genesis 16:13, “I have seen the One who sees me.”

Second, God accepts you. We can learn how to reject the enemy’s lies and tell ourselves the truth. We are accepted, secure, significant. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)

Third, God rescues you. You are seen, you are loved, and you are not alone. Just like Hagar, God sees you in your pain and is ready to walk with you through it. Healing is a process, and it begins with admitting your feelings to God and inviting God to help you.

I encourage you this week – may you find peace in knowing El Roi, the God who sees, is with you every step of the way. You are seen, known, and loved. I look forward to next time, as in Christ, we embrace heart restoration and the joy of God’s presence. See you then!

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Do you feel completely forgotten, left out, or overlooked?

Today, I explain three solid promises about the fact that God has chosen you.

You are chosen by God.

There are few things worse than feeling overlooked or left out. God hasn’t brought you this far to leave you.

We can learn to depend on being included by God.

The first promise is a fact - God chose you. Galatians 3:26, “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.” “I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3

The second promise is a result of God choosing you – God includes you. God has incorporated us into His family. We are part of the family of God. Eph. 1:11 “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.”

“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.” Ephesians 1:13

The third promise is, God has reconciled you. You are never left out of God’s love or His family.

“Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ...free from accusation.“ Col. 1:21-22

As you have been encouraged through God’s truth, I pray that you will talk to God about your feelings of being left out.

Remember, these three promises steps from our time together today:

First, remember God chose you.“I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3

We’ve seen in scripture that believers are included in God’s family. Embrace the fact that you are a beloved member of God’s family.

Second, God includes you. “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.” Ephesians 1:13 Embrace the fact that you are created for a purpose and God accepts you just the way you are.

Third, God has reconciled you. “If God is for you, who can be against you?” Romans 8:31 Embrace the fact that in Christ, you have everything you need to gain victory over feelings of rejection,

I encourage you this week – remind yourself of God’s promises and this will assure you, confirm you of your place in the family of God. This is Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner, I look forward to next time, as in Christ, we rely on God’s promises to

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Do you feel alone or abandoned? Do you wonder if God has deserted you?

Today, I share three tips to help you depend on the comfort of God’s presence.

Be encouraged. You can depend on the comfort of God’s presence.

There are few things worse than feeling alone. It’s more than feeling lonely.

Why does feeling alone bother us so much? God created us with a need to belong.

When I was first widowed, I felt the absence of the physical presence of Pastor Paul. Through many sleepless nights, in the months after my husband’s death, I would reach out to his side of the bed and feel the empty place. My prayer for you is for you to feel God’s presence today. Here's three tips to help you experience God’s presence.

First, remember to pray to God. Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God.” Prayer is talking to God. A prayer like, “Dear Father, thank you for your love for me. Thank you for choosing me to be your child, your friend, your daughter. Thank you for including me. Thank you that I am not alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Our second tip, replace the lies of abandonment with God’s truth.

Feelings lie. Yes, you can invite God into the empty places in your life.

“Jesus says, I am with you always.” Matthew 28:20

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 b

"Instead, I have called you friends." John 15:15

Third, remind yourself - God is With Me. God is with you, He is near. James 4:8 says, “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” We must make the first move, usually if we feel distant from God – it’s not Him. He hasn’t moved. God doesn’t change. He is the same, yesterday, today, and forever.

God is close to the brokenhearted. You can replace negative thoughts and lies with biblical truths – bible verses and seek fellowship with God. By turning to Him, you can find peace and healing from your struggles.

Remember, these three tips from today:

First, remember to pray to God. Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God.”

Second, replace the lies of abandonment -- with God’s truth. Matthew 28:20, “Jesus says, I am with you always.”

Third, remind yourself – God is with me. James 4:8 “Come near to God and He will come near to you.”

I encourage you this week – sharing your feelings with God will heal your broken heart. God wants to comfort you with His presence. I look forward to next time, as in Christ, we embrace heart restoration and the contentment of

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