AHHHHH! to be understood, such a refreshing concept. EVERY PERSON on this planet desires to be understood. Every time we attempt to communicate with others in some way, the desire is to be understood. There is a quote I really like:
"There is nothing more intimate in life than simply being understood and understanding someone else".
It is truly every one's deepest desire isn't it, even if we haven't always been the best at communicating it.
I think my favorite way to be "understood" is when I am in my mischief and shenanigan mode. I look over to my husband or at my best friends right before I am about to do or say something mischievous. I don't need to say a word to them....they just know I am about to do or say something simply by a look on my face and they know they can either join me or not. Its because they truly know and understand me.
Recently I explained this "phenomenon" to someone who witnessed a non-verbal interaction in a crowded room between my best friend, who was standing across the room, and myself...we were clearly up to "no-good" and it was evident some type of mischief was about to go down (all in good fun of course)...all conversation done with a simple glance - ha ha!
The other day I was with another of my best friends. She could sense that I was upset about something and she simply looked me in the eye and said "Jen, I've got you, I know your heart, don't EVER doubt that" and as soon as she said that, the tears flowed. I knew what she had said already to be true, but HEARING her say it was a confirmation that I needed at that vary moment.
I have tons stories just like these I could share.
When we feel understood by others, who truly know your heart to the depths of your soul, we feel more free to just be, to let it all hang out. Its true that there may be times that we just don't care what people think, but I believe it to be true that we have a chosen few in our lives that we DO actually care what they think...its the people of your circle, your tribe, your squad...whatever you might call them. Its those who know and understand your heart at its deepest depths that allows and encourages us to grow to our fullest potential that God intends.
My closest dearest friends and family, those that know my heart fully, who understand me and love me in all kinds of weather...my tribe...my squad.... still don't know my heart like its Maker. Its not for lack of trying, but if you want to be understood, there is no better One to go to than that of God himself. As much as I know and love my best friends and family and I can see or sometimes God allows me to sense the hurt in them before I see them.....He still created their hearts...... it's He who understands every nook and cranny of the heart.
Maybe you are feeling like you don't have anyone, or that nobody understands you and you feel alone.....still know this....NOTHING is hidden from Him, and He is not surprised by ANYTHING.
I find great relief and peace in that, because by Him understanding you, He also knows your every need, every desire, your every tear, every fear, as well as your every joy...etc........EVERYTHING.
Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Psalm 139:23
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts
Whether in joy, mischief, or sorrow, the people closest to our heart may understand us, or we may understand them, and its good
for us to feel with other people in their life's situation. It's good for us to empathize with someone else in their pain. But we must remember that we mere human beings can only do that partially and imperfectly. Not so with God! Our God empathizes with us completely and perfectly. In all areas of life and in all situations of death, our Jesus faced them for us and gives us strength to face them with Him. Through Jesus our God says to us, "I know how you feel, I understand you"
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