Whose approval am I seeking man or God? Or am I trying to please myself? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10
My personal goal is to quit trying to make everyone like me. I want to challenge you to do the same as well. Imagine how much more peaceful and enjoyable life would be if we lived to please and honor Christ and then left the results up to Him.
Don’t get me wrong; being well-liked by those around you is a good thing. But it can quickly become a problem if worry comes into play.
Here are thoughts that tempt me to worry.
“I wonder if that was the right thing to say…they will probably think I’m crazy.”
“Ugh, maybe I was too energetic and overwhelmed the women securing group.”
“I wonder if people think I’m underqualified spiritually to write & post like this.”
“Maybe I should try and talk less. Maybe I should ask fewer questions. Maybe, maybe, maybe…”
I want to challenge you to join me in giving up this “check of approval” dilemma. I don’t know what you worry about or how you try to win the approval of others.
It’s time to refocus our hearts on Christ and make sure that we are living for the approval of One
