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"Invisible People" by Scott Declare Jr.: Seeing Beyond the Surface


"Invisible People" by Scott Declare Jr. is a confronting and reflective song inspired by real-life encounters at a Nashville conference. Initially feeling out of place, Scott met Willy, a man with muscular dystrophy who dreams of using his gifts to help others despite his challenges. His outlook on life shook Scott to the core. Scott shares, "All I could think is here is a guy who has every reason to complain about the cards he was dealt and yet all he wants to do is help people every day that he has left." This encounter opened Scott's eyes to the overlooked beauty in those "invisible people" around him, and sparked this journey of listening to their untold stories. 

Scott Declare Jr. - Invisible People"Who are the beautiful, invisible people? The different, misfits we don't understand. Under our noses where nobody notices. Who are the beautiful, invisible people?"

Scott touches on some of the untold stories, "I met a man we'll call him Simon // Rough around the edges like a diamond." Our world today most likely will dismiss him, but his story holds unseen depth… if we would just take time to listen. Then there's a woman in her 60s, silenced by years of pain. "Life made her think she wasn't pretty // Her parents told her she was worthless," until love restored her voice, "Now she sings like she's enough." And Willy, smiling despite his prognosis, declares "… he wants to use whatever time's left // To live out love until his last breath." 

"Who are the beautiful, invisible people?" Are you able to look beyond the appearances and value each person's inherent worth? "If I could only hear your story // Your loved, your beautiful, and you matter." 

This song is a call to compassion and connection. We are all children of God! If you're ready to see people through God's eyes, press play, and let the song inspire you to change the way you look at the world.

(Related scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 25:40; James 2:5)

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