My Insecurity ~ What Will People Think of Me

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Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God?  Or am I trying to please men?  If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10)

Can I be honest for a minute?  I’m getting so tired of the same old stinking trap of my enemy, “What will people think of me?”  Oh, it’s exhausting.  Let’s just call it like it is… an ugly package of insecurity and pride.  That’s why I write.  It’s the one place I can be completely honest and share what is on my heart.  I know not everyone approves of this.  Some people think it could tarnish my reputation if I share too much.  But honestly it’s not my reputation I’m concerned about.  I want to make Jesus known.  I’m more concerned about not saying enough about my Savior than saying too much!  I want to be an ambassador for Jesus and live a life that’s above reproach.

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Avoiding Big Mouth Syndrome

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Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.  (Ephesians 5:15-16)

I want to thank many of you for reaching out to me to check in and make sure I’m ok.  I know I have concerned a few of you with the burden of my heart that I have shared in a couple posts. If you did not get to read them and would like to you can Read Best of Intentions and Beauty from Brokenness. God continues His healing work in me and for that I’m eternally grateful.

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Proceed with Caution

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This verse outlines one of the goals I’ve had for this year!  Every year, I try to watch my tongue just a little more closely.  I want a tighter reign on it.  I want the words that proceed from my mouth to encourage, uplift, and nourish others.  If for some reason, I can’t come up with words to do this in a situation… then I pray I will be silent.  I pray that I will not foolishly open my mouth and give way to Satan’s conniving ways.  I don’t want my mouth to be used for anything, but God’s glory.

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Holy Action

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Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: Be holy, because I am holy.’ (1 Peter 1:13-15)

This verse reminds me that I am called to take action.  Every day I’m given a new opportunity to move forward in the Lord.  It’s always my choice!  I can live in yesterday and miss out on today or I can faithfully move forward into all that God has for me.  I choose to move forward.  I choose to live today for what matters.  Praying that my eyes will ever be focused on Jesus and that I will live to make an eternal difference in this world.

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I Stand Forgiven

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For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:11-12

As I celebrate my birthday, I think of how much God has done in my life and how much I’ve been forgiven for.  I’m blessed to be a child of God, living for a Kingdom purpose, with Jesus Christ as my fixed point of reference, and the Holy Spirit as my constant guide.  Yesterday, I turned 36 years old.  I celebrate the many years that God has given me knowing Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior.  Truly nothing in life has ever compared to this!  So as I sat and reflected on these thoughts I wrote the following devotional.  I hope you enjoy it!
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