I am very tired tonight, so I am going to keep this one short. While the message is short, it is also powerful.
As human beings we always seek approval from others, whether we realize it or not. We want the pat on the back from our parents, the "way to go" from our friends and the "great job" from our employers… It makes us feel good. It boosts our esteem…Getting a "Right on" from someone is not a bad thing. On the contrary! Encouragement is an amazing thing! However…When seeking encouragement and approval in your life, it is best to seek it from Jesus Christ. God's approval in your life should be key. God's opinion of, on and in your life not only trumps those of your friends and family, but should be the only one of true importance. As the old cliche goes, "if you have to change yourself for your friends, they aren't real friends." What I'm getting at with that is…Worldly opinions come and go, some are good, some are bad, some are down right mean…But what really matters is the opinion God has. So you have to ask yourself…Is God's opinion of me and view of my life enough, or do I need to fill some kind of void with accolades from others that will soon fade away.
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