Acceptance

Are you looking to others for affirmation? Are you striving to be noticed by others in your achievements?

I have found that looking to others for acceptance or approval fails to compare with the joy of God’s total acceptance and love.

I have found myself obsessing over attempting to correcting my flaws. God accepts us as we are, broken vessels in need of repentance and healing.

How do we break the barrier of wanting acceptance from others? One way is to be thankful for the blessings and prosperity just from being obedient to God.

This may be a foreign thought, but try to find and celebrate who you are in Christ. Are you living for Him? Are you obeying His commands? Are you serving others? This concept is about forgetting your own fleshly desires and selfish ambitions and intentionally going after glory so that our lives glorify God.

Psalm 112:5 - “God will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”

God wants to fill the void in your life. He wants you to prosper. He doesn’t want you to do things to be noticed. Rather, He wants you to notice others that are in need. I believe then, that the blessings and desires of your heart will be fulfilled.