In this fast paced world we live in, with all it’s cares and distractions, it can be so overwhelming to be a “somebody” to everyone. We can get so off track trying to be the “IT” for someone, that we lose sight of who we are serving…OUR MASTER OF ONE…..JESUS.

We can get caught up with seeking the approval of others, that it may tarnish our perspective of what our purpose is all about.

We may fear what others will think of us , or if people will like us. When all the time we should be on a sold out mission for what the Lord has for us and His call. No matter the cost, or persecution from others.

The hardest reality is this can even be in our own family and close friends.

We should not care if no one else goes with us and not aim to be a people pleaser or crowd pleaser, but a GOD PLEASER!!

When I was younger, I tried so hard to get everyone to like me, almost to the point of frustration and exhaustion. As I grew older and the Lord worked with me on healing that empty space and my insecurities, I began to realize not everyone will like you and that’s okay. All I have to focus on is my relationship with the Lord and love can’t help but pour out to others when I am spending time with Him. Hopefully becoming more like Him every day.

Some of the truths are when you are living for the Lord, the world will not seem to fit anymore. Ideas and views from the internet, magazines, social media, and the masses will be so different and go at times in such a complete different direction. That’s when we really have to be careful and allow Jesus to get into people not the world into us.

Oil and water can’t mix as the saying goes…. when we are trying to live for the light, darkness has no place there.

We may lose some friends and relationships that may be toxic, but also the Lord will make new connections with those who are seeking the same goal. How beautiful it is to be in unity with others instead of a tug of war. It is sometimes harder to pull and influence someone toward seeking the Lord and easier to find ourselves compromising to make others feel more comfortable.

We can love others and be there for them and cherish the relationships in our lives. We just have to be careful and ask ourselves..is this relationship healthy or toxic? Is it making me a better person being in this relationship? Is it drawing me closer to Jesus or farther away?

It used to hurt me so much when people would leave me or suddenly not want to be my friend anymore. How memories of times shared together weren’t but just a blur of something that once was… One day the Lord showed me not to take it personally but He was protecting me and cutting out relationships that weren’t part of the bigger plan He had for me. At the same time, He showed me some relationships were just for a season, some short, some longer. The ones that remained were for His purpose. Some He may bring back and reunite at a later season…just to trust the process and know He never changes..He never leaves…He is the protector of our hearts and lives and sees the future and what lies ahead.

 

Galatians 1:10

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

So, I encourage you, let us be different…we are a peculiar people. We are not supposed to fit into this world, or look like the world, but to stand out. To make a stand for Jesus.

All that matters is His approval and if no one else follows….we have an audience of One..The One and Only True God!!

If you have never had this kind of relationship with the One who knows you even before you were born..The One who formed you and designed you uniquely from everyone else, not to be a copy of anyone else. I encourage you to reach out to the One who is your confidence. The One who will never leave you or forsake you. The One who knows your past, present and future and will stick with you when all others may come and go.

I will leave a simple prayer as an example, but honestly just talk to Him from your heart. He already knows what you are asking of Him.

 

 

In His love,

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