You’re Not Too Sensitive
“Growing Sensitive & Strong” is the life-changing program that moves you from “What’s wrong with me?” to comfortable and confident in who God made you as a Highly Sensitive Person.
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Today I’m joining Holley Gerth’s “Coffee for Your Heart” Encouragement Challenge. Our question was: What encouraging words do you want the people you care about to hear as they begin a new year?
Despite what you’ve been told as far back as you can remember, you’re not “too sensitive”.
When everyone in kindergarten was picking favorite colors and you picked black because no one else did and you felt sorry for it, your choice showed the sweetness of a tender heart.
When the boys made fun of how you couldn’t hit the ball during recess no matter how hard you tried, your tears revealed the vulnerability of a tender heart.
When you realized there were children in this world who were hungry and cold and needy, your offering of your favorite blankie demonstrated the benevolence of a tender heart.
When you tossed and turned all night, long after the yelling died down, wondering who you would live with (or if you’d even be given a choice), your turmoil told the sorrows of a tender heart.
When Susie’s mother died and months later you still cried with her as if you’d lost your own, you exposed the empathy of a tender heart.
When you shared your sandwich, loaned your sweater, saved a seat, kept that secret, and refused to tease, you shared the generosity of a tender heart.
When you stood up and spoke up for those who had no voice, in spite of the tremor in your own, you proclaimed the humanity of a tender heart.
So when the next person tries to write you off as “too sensitive,” you set ’em straight (especially if it’s the gal in the mirror):
“No, I’m actually not ‘too sensitive.’
But I am blessed.
I’m blessed by the Strength of a tender heart.” (Click to Tweet this.)
Your Turn!
- What have you been told you were “too sensitive” about?
- Anything else on your heart!
Cheri,
I use to be very sensitive as a child, teen, and young adult. But then life hardened my heart and I felt as though I have to be strong for everyone. Since my commitment to Christ, I have learned that it is ok to cry for whatever. I have learned to allow my heart to be broken for the things that break His heart. And I have learned to lean on Him to mend it back up. If it were not for God and the transformation He has made in me, I would still be putting up a tough act. I can now say that when it comes to people, I am very sensitive. Thank you for posting about being sensitive and your words of encouragement.
Georgia — Us “More-Sensitive-Than-Most” gals are a somewhat rare breed. For the two of you who commented to this post, 6 unsubscribed from my blog, one of them noting, “This was written for women who are not like me.” A few years ago that would have felt like the end of the world to me. Now, I’ve come to realize that it really does “take all kinds” to make this world go ’round! The less I focus on whether or not other people approve of my sensitivity and the more I focus on what God has to say about and to me, the better off we all are. 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up today with Coffee for Your Heart, friend! XOXO
Heather — I’m so glad this spoke to your heart. I’ll gladly admit it was a 5-Kleenex post to write…or receive, which is more what it felt like. Take care of that tender heart!