Blessed that God is Always Praising My Name! I am Approved By God Alone and that is What Matters!

 

“...for they loved human praise more than praise from God.”

-John 12:43

Joel Osteen says that, the only praise that matters comes from Jesus!  He says that "Jesus talks about those who love the praise of people more than the praise of God. One of the tests we all have to pass is when someone whom we respect or like wants us to go one direction, yet we know in our hearts we should take another path. We want their approval, but if we are to fulfill our destiny, we have to stay true to what He’s put in our heart. If you please God, His favor, His anointing, and His blessing will cause you to excel. If you quit worrying about what others think, you’ll see new opportunities and relationships. God’s favor will increase you. People will tell you how to run your life. If you try to please everyone, you’ll be confused, frustrated, and miserable. Don’t let people control you and go around feeling guilty because you don’t fit into their boxes. They may not understand why you don’t take their advice, but look straight ahead, and as the apostle Paul says, “Run with purpose in every step.”"

We need to learn to not let others opinions and what they say matter so much! Listen and trust in God more, He is the only one who really matters! Joel had a nice prayer with this he sent me this week that I enjoyed. I hope you like it and remember we do not need the approval from anyone else, but God! 

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for the way You guide me with Your peace and joy. Thank You that I can be free from living for the approval of others because I have Your approval. I declare that I want to stay true to pleasing You and You alone as I run the race You’ve set before me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”