Ep 201 A Legacy of Living Seen by God and That’s What Counts with Whitney Akin

Whitney Akin felt overlooked,and that her life didn't matter and she didn't have any purpose in the grand scheme of things. Insecure and shy, she hid in the back of any group gathering so that she wouldn't make a mistake and bring even more perceived criticism onto her heart and life. Finally God reminded her who she was and more importantly who He was: beloved by God, created for his purpose and mission. Her mission now is to let everyone know that they count, that our worth isn't based on our big splash in society or our numbers on social media. Listen today to hear what it means to live seen by God and how you can make that a lifestyle vs only a moment. 

Her book, OVERLOOKED: Finding Your Worth When You Feel All Alone is a gem and you may need to get one for yourself and one for a friend who is feeling the same way. Good news: A Giveaway for your first copy! Leave a comment below to be entered to win.

Some gems from today's conversation:

• God gives us all the approval that we need, we just need to remember that.
• God's name, El Roi, means he is the God who sees so he can't help but see us—we are never overlooked.
• We like to measure our worth based on how many more eyes are on us, but its the Father's eyes that matter.
• There's a difference between knowing that God loves me and experiencing it for myself in my grief and doubt.
• Feeling like  was unseen translated into severe, self-consuming insecurity so that wanted to hide in any social situation.
• If I hid inside myself there was less of a chance of being hurt.
• I want my children to live seen, but also take it a step further to help others feel seen by God.
• Being seen is a moment, living seen is a lifestyle. 

Whitney Akin is a wife and mother of three young ones, author and speaker. You can find her here.