Invisible or not?

I had a book on my mind today - a book that I read several years ago by Nicole Johnson called The Invisible Woman. It is a very short little quick read, but decently life changing if you truly take its simple message to heart. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Anyway - for whatever reason this book was on my mind today and when Jennie emailed me about contributing to this blog I then knew why.

The story is about a woman who is feeling overwhelmed with and overlooked in her life. She feels invisible to those around her. She feels she has disappeared into the anonymity of her life as the milk pourer, the laundry washer, the cook and the nameless driver to get people from place to place.

So why this book here? A couple of reasons....

1. The story stems around the fact that this 'invisible' woman was noticed by a friend. A true friend who took the time to see her heart and how she was feeling. This friend reached out with kind words, as well as a book to encourage her. Do you know of an 'Invisible Woman'? After reading the book, I suggest getting a few copies and looking for those you can hand them out to!

2. The lesson is universal for every woman, but so much more so for single moms! Without the support system of a loving spouse, who is there each day to acknowledge the countless things that you do in a day? We all need reassurance, and this story shows those who feel they are lacking it exactly where to look...

3. ... to God. At the very end of the book the main character, Charlotte prays this prayer:

Almighty God, make me more invisible. Strengthen my heart to do the things that no one sees or appreciates, and to do them as unto you. Help me make personal sacrifices with no trumpet and no credit to myself. Let me be more invisible in you, so that real love may be more clearly visible. Let me allow humility to cloak my love at every opportunity. And if history ever knows my name, may I have helped it know yours a little better. Allow me to be invisible that the world might see you -- the living God who sees and loves all invisible women.

If you are struggling and feeling invisible, I encourage you to read this book and gain the strength you need. Or if you are considering joining forces with Team Pink and need some encouragement, dive into this book and fuel the fire for a passion to give selflessly to others, as unto Him!