A Mother's Day Message - The Invisible Woman

This is a Mother's Day repost from last year. The video is too good to not share again. Happy Mother's Day!
*******************************************************


I stand in a circle of friends who are laughing and sharing about their lives. I begin to join in the conversation.... and no one notices I've spoken one word. The talking and laughing continues as if I weren't even there. Did I just think I spoke and really didn't? Am I invisible?

I fall into bed exhausted after a long day. What exactly did I do to make a difference today in the life of my children? Did they even appreciate the roast  for dinner, the laundry all washeddriedfolded, the lessons carefully planned? Am I invisible?

Most of the time, I'm fine with being invisible. Let our little family just live our lives quietly...stay out of the limelight. When I walk into a room and no one notices, I'm usually fine with that. But then... there are those times when I struggle with it - the feeling of invisibleness.

What am I doing that makes an eternal hill of beans in this life? Does anybody really care that we homeschool? Is this sacrifice for our family really going to make a difference?  Is being "just" a Mom really a high calling compared to what other women are doing? Do I really have anything of value to offer a friend? Does anyone take me seriously? Can anyone hear me? Am I invisible???

I know I can't possibly be the only mom out there asking these questions.....

A few months ago, a children's group of orphans from Uganda sang at a local church. One precious tiny boy came to the front and sang this beautiful song with all of his heart....

He Knows My Name

I have a Maker, He formed my heart;

Before even time began, my life was in His hand

I have a Father, He calls me His own;

He'll never leave me, no matter where I go. 

He knows my name; He knows my every thought;

He sees each tear that falls, and hears me when I call.

You know what?  I am not invisible. To the world, my life might seem insignificant and invisible. But I know the truth. And I know The Truth. I am not invisible to HIM. You are not invisible to HIM. He knows my name, He knows YOUR name. As a matter of fact, every day of my life and your life was written in His book before we were even born! 

And if you don't believe me, go read Psalms 139. I promise you won't feel so invisible anymore. 

This video hit me "up side the head" today. It's called The Invisible Woman. I hope you take the time to watch it and be blessed.

And remember, Moms. ..You are not invisible to the one who made you...The Creator. Happy Mother's Day!