The In Crowd

I think most people at some point in their lives want to be part of a group they perceive as “cool” or “special”. Being part of the in crowd means achieving the pinnacle of popularity.

During my school years, I don’t think I or my friends constituted the group other people dreamed of joining. If someone did, I never realized it. And I pray I didn’t treat them badly or exclude them.

The sense of wanting to belong and be accepted is something every human carries.

Whether it’s the popular crowd in school, or the people who have achieved success in business or a hobby we love, it’s painful not to be accepted into that group.

I experienced that pain recently when I was denied acceptance in a group I’ve admired for many years.

To overcome a disappointment of that nature, I have to remind myself that God:

— Is in control of my life

— Loves me and protects me from harm I can’t perceive

— Has a better plan for me than that group would provide

And most importantly, I remind myself that no matter what group on earth I belong to, or not, I belong to the only “in” crowd that really matters:

I’ve accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior, and have put my hope in Him.

By being part of that in crowd, my membership benefit is to spend eternity with God.

And that’s very cool indeed.

If you want to be part of the most important “in” crowd, touch base with me via my Contact page. I promise you’re already accepted and valued. All you have to do is ask to be let in.

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Joni Vance is an award-winning author of fiction, essay, and poetry. She loves mystery, history, and how God reveals Himself every day.

May God reveal the mystery of His love in your life story.