The Quiet Ones

Several years ago, an elderly lady in the church I attended told me, "It's you quiet ones that I pray for the most because you are often overlooked." At the time, I was taken aback and not sure of her meaning, but as years passed I understood it well.

It may surprise some of you that I'm a quiet one but it's true. I'm quiet by nature, but I'm very observant. Whether out for the night or in a meeting, I can tell you what everyone has done or who they've talked to, etc. One thing I learned when I was about 30 is that I could be quiet and let life pass me by or I could speak up and be part of. Of course, being the odd ball that I am, I pick and choose.

Another thing about quiet ones is that we are usually smart but don't let people know. We also tend to trust the least, and when we are betrayed we probably hurt more than your average person. If you're my friend I'm in your corner. If do me wrong it's hard for me to forget.

Quiet ones usually are overlooked because it appears as if things don't bother us. I think that's why the lady in my church said we need the most prayer. We need to be thought of and want to be thought of, but because of our nature people tend to think we want to be left alone

I've learned over the years when I need to speak up for myself. When I meet someone who is quiet I sympathize. I know what it feels like to have the fear of speaking up. But it should also be known that there is a peace with being quiet. We are typically loners, self-sufficient and most often are content with ourselves.

Some quiet ones may never come our of our shell. We all are who we are and should be comfortable in our own skin. If you meet someone quiet it doesn't mean they don't want to be your fiend so reach out to them. You may find them to be one of the best friends you've ever had.