If you follow my story, my life at all, then you have seen me mention it before. Now I have it tattooed on my arm.
When I started writing my book (talk about a work in progress), everywhere I turned El Roi was there. I saw in my research, my Bible study—in all the books I read. I even saw it tattooed on the arm of a dear friend.
In this grief of losing my son, I have felt unseen. Grief is a lonely journey. I’ve felt more alone than at any other time in my life.
To make it worse, my hurting heart retreated, causing more loneliness.
I’ve heard it said by many that Satan loves to get us set apart and alone. Without our support system it’s where he can do the most damage.
His lies soak in and we absorb everything he so wants us to believe.
Already reeling from the loss of my son, loneliness sunk me even further into sorrow. I felt alone, uncared for, unloved, unlovable, and unseen.
Then God showed up, and I payed attention.
He showed me again and again that He sees me. He is with me. He treasures me. I am His.
This name for God, given by Hagar in the desert, has become a source of hope and healing for me. So much so, that I wanted a permanent reminder.
I love how God has scooped me up into His lap, loved me, hugged me, claimed me as His own. Every time I look at this tattoo, I feel like God is brushing my hair behind my ear in a tiny, loving gesture of acknowledgment.
He sees me!
No, I didn’t have to get a tattoo to remind me—I have it in my heart. But I love this visual and it works for me.
El Roi – The God Who Sees!
Has there ever been a time when you felt unseen?
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