Mary - the mother of Jesus

 Sometimes we just don’t fit in.

I don’t mean when someone accidentally forgets to invite us to something

Or a group of friends happen to meet up without us

I mean that kind of not fitting in where you’re surrounded by it…but you’re not A PART of it.

You’re tolerated but not celebrated.

You’re used but not welcomed.

You’re in it but not a part of it.

You’re there because it’s where circumstances have put you… but the people would have never chosen you.

And you know it.

And it hurts.

And it feels like there is nothing you can do about it.

Maybe you haven’t been there, but I have.

As I was placing a nativity, I was distracted by a kid needing my help. When I came back I noticed Mary sitting alone, and I had to wonder if she ever felt that same way.

Was she ever surrounded while actually feeling very left out?

She wouldn’t have fit in with the religious crowd. After all, she was with child before marriage.

I wonder what Josephs family thought about her?  Her sudden pregnancy,not from Joseph, couldn’t have gone over well. How would they feel about that?

She wouldn’t have fit in with the other  women. She was pregnant and yet had not known a man. How could she relate to them?  And who would have even believed her?  What woman wouldn’t talk behind her back?

She had a baby in a stable?

Not good enough for so many

Her newborn was a threat to the Kingdom?

Too much for most people to handle

People worshipped her son?

Who does she think she is?  Most moms can’t handle that type of competition

Where would she have fit in? 

I can’t think of anywhere.

Yet,

She found her place holding the Son of GOD close.

She found her place at her son’s, her Savior’s, feet.

She found her place at the foot of the cross.

She found her place with Jesus.

What a beautiful reminder for those of us who might not feel like we fit in nor accepted.

HE not only wants us

HE not only accepts us

HE desires us.

HE loves us.

HE loves you.

Come find your place… it’s with Jesus.