Are you too focused on the opinions of people to follow Christ?

 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good,pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2(NIV)

I have learned that there are many things that can influence our actions and the decisions that we make in life. People are one of the main influences in our lives, because we all have a natural desire to be accepted. But, when we began to follow Christ we have to learn to focus our attention on what he desires from us rather than what people may think about us.

In my personal experience when I first decided to fully commit my life to Christ I realized that there were alot of things that I would have to let go of in order to live the life that he called me to live. In the process of eliminating things out of my life part of me always worried about how people would view me or what they would say about me. Throughout the process I learned that my focus could not be on people if my desire was to please God. You will also find that people are not thinking about you as much as you may think they are. This is also a trick of Satan to keep you from striving to live the life that God desires for you to live.

The purpose of this post is to let you know that when we worry about what other people think we can began to let them influence our actions.Ultimately, we can even miss out on what God is trying to do with our lives. Instead of going towards God we can get stuck trying to fit into the "world". Remember that walking with Christ is a process in which you grow more everyday. This walk will not always be easy.There will be temptations and struggles along the way. We have to remember that God is with us at every point in our lives. God can use us in a mighty way, but we have to make the choice to follow Jesus or the "world".

Prayer: Lord Jesus, Thank you for being here for me through every struggle and temptation I face. Jesus help me to keep you as the focus in my life and to do what is pleasing to you. Lord, forgive me for all the times I failed you while following the opinions of othere. Thank you for being my strength in weakness. Help me to choose you in every situation. I can not do this alone. In Jesus Name, Amen

I love you and God loves you,

Sincerely, Kendra G.