belonging

How many times do you think: I don’t belong, I’m not good enough? I know as an adult that happens to me. I may feel rejected, unsure, lacking courage, misunderstood. In those times I may try and prove myself, or be someone I am not. 

This week we began our journey through movies, looking at what God says to us through popular film. “Toy Story” was our focus. Buzz Light Year fails at being a Space Ranger. He spirals into a state of depression when he realises that he is nothing (well, that is his perception!) Buzz says: “I’m just a toy, a stupid, little, insignificant toy.” And Woody says, “Being a toy is a lot better than being a space ranger… Look, over in that house is a kid who thinks you’re the greatest, and it’s not because you’re a Space Ranger, pal. It’s because you’re a toy. You are his toy!” And then Buzz looks at the bottom of his boot, where his owner, Andy, wrote his name on it.

Buzz realizes that his value, his worth, his identity doesn’t come from who he is; it comes from whose he is. His value comes from the one to whom he belongs. We read in Psalm 139:13-18:

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!  

Your workmanship is marvellous—how well I know it.

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! 

And when I wake up, you are still with me!

God loves you, he knows you intimately. Next time you start to doubt your worth, remember you are His treasure, your story is His delight. 

Karen Schoff

K.A.P.S 

Are you looking for an opportunity for young people to connect and get to know each other? One of the aims for this KAPS (Kids And Parents Socialising) event is to provide an opportunity for children and parents to connect with each other from our community (church and school). Join us for bingo and games to test your teamwork. Plus, we are having a live band for Worship While the first part of the afternoon is for students/ parents in Years 4-7, the Worship and dinner is open to all family members. When? August 28th, 4-6:30pm.  Where? Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (enter via the main door facing Montague Road.) For more details you can check out the flier below (there are paper copies in the front office), contact Rachel on 0475 582 289 or see Georgie.