Who are you trying to please?
Happy New Year!
Today's blog will be rather short, but I pray it's one you'll think about for much longer.
Around New Year's it's common to think about where we've been and where we're going. Here is a free a New Year's resolution prayer for kids which does just that.
Today though, let's put a new spin on the traditional reflection. Let's look at how our lives are oriented.
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.
Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
I was recently reminded how much unhealthy influence I have allowed certain people to have over my life. I was convicted with this very verse (Gal. 1:10). It doesn't matter if other people agree with what we do or give us their stamp of approval. What matters is that we strive to please the God who created us unique, yet in the image of God Himself. We get our value from our relationship with Christ, not the way other people think of us.
Would you read this prayer of David with me? Speak it from your heart and allow God to meet you where you are. Continue reading.
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