Chasing After Acceptance

The thing is, we can spend so much time worrying about what others think about us that we have no energy left for what God thinks.

Stop chasing after acceptance! We must realize that we are already ACCEPTED! If we let everything we do, every decision we make, come from what we feel God is asking us to do, then what others think about our decision is irrelevant. Do we still want to be understood by the people in our life? Of course. Will we still seek the godly advice of those around us? Sure. But our ultimate approval and acceptance must come from our Father, otherwise, we will end up chasing a moving target.

If we have not anchored ourselves in Christ, no matter how confident we may feel about our integrity, we will be swept away by the crowd. But when we have found our confidence in Christ, we will not find our worth in what other people think, but in what God thinks of us as His precious children.

Speaking up for Jesus does not always win the crowds favor here on Earth, but it does ensure His approval in Heaven, where it matters most! If you meet opposition, maybe it shows that you are doing something that counts.

We need to stop thinking about ourselves. There is so much hurt in the world. People really need a touch from the Lord. When we fear rejection or what others think, it can keep us from sharing His love with them and they need His love.

All He wants is you, me, .... us. I don't know about you, but I think that's just pretty dang AWESOME!!!!

Blessings,
Dalinda