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“If you live for the praise of people, you’ll die from their criticism as well.” -Carl Lentz
i love how Daddy speaks to me. when He’s trying to tell me something, He never stops at one try. there’s always two or more reminders. and topic of the day: i live not for the applause of Man.
too much personal details to go in depth, but today reminded me of how accepted and beloved i am in Christ.
“There is only one person you need to please, and He is already well pleased with you, for you, beloved, are HIDDEN in Christ. God sees the perfection of the finished work at the cross. The stain of sin you think you’re carrying has already been WIPED CLEAN. Not covered over, not coated over, hidden beneath the surface of a false fresh coat of paint, but COMPLETELY REMOVED. God does not remember your wrong-doings, don’t carry them on your conscience or keep that burden in your heart. The only one in eternity whose opinion matters, does not judge you. So judge not yourself, beloved. Nothing you can do, have done, or will ever do, will shock Daddy God into falling off His throne. He’s not surprised or even the least bit fazed by our antics and stubbornness, and He loves you in spite of and despite all your pai kuan (bad habits, idiosyncrasies).”
- extract and picture taken off fb cg wall.
the thing is this: naysayers can say and judge all they want. they can treat you how they think they should. but at the end of the day, only One Person’s opinion truly matters, and you know what? He will never ever shortchange me. what others do to me will not put a value on me, not unless i allow them to. as long as my eyes are kept on Christ my Solid Rock, i am safe. His nail-pierced hands tell me how accepted i am. and because i have been fully redeemed by the blood of Jesus, i do not have to live life pleasing others. the only One i am accountable to has already forgiven and accepted me.
i’m living life for the One who has already accepted me. not living FOR acceptance, but living from acceptance. that’s a powerful truth.
