Inspire

We Belong

One of the deepest human desires is to belong. We all want to know that we are accepted, valued and part of something bigger than ourselves. Sometimes the world can make us feel rejected, lonely or different. However, God tells a different story. Through Christ, we are not strangers anymore. We are invited into God’s family. That means we are welcomed, loved and given a place that cannot be taken away. Our belonging isn’t based on achievements, popularity or perfection. It is based on God’s grace. Who in your life might need to experience the feeling of belonging?

When we understand that we belong to God, it changes how we see ourselves and others. We can walk with confidence, knowing we are part of His family. We can extend that same welcome to others who may be searching for where they fit. At St Paul, we continue to work on how we can help children feel like they belong, not just in our classrooms, but in our whole school community.

Ephesians 2:19

‘So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of His household.’

Submitted byBrigette Maglio