Posted by: Pure Glory | 04/18/2024

God Pleaser Or People Pleaser?

by Hazel Straub

Worried and concerned about how you look to others and if they approve of you?

It is easy to get caught, trying to please people. However, the approval that is important comes from Yahweh God, our Father in Heaven. Pleasing people exhausts one, due to its demands for performance, compromise and control. It snares you into a spider web of deceit, with defeat and insecurity. God pleasing however, gives you your true identity, as you put your focus, actions, confidence and trust in him. You safely rest in the Lord, at peace because he is trustworthy and does not change. When we please God, the rewards are great.

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high. Many crave and seek the ruler’s favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord. (Proverbs 29:25-26 AMPC)

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  1. herrychiccounsels's avatar

    Apt!
    I still found myself caught of some sort in questioning myself if I did good or right by someone some hours ago.
    And what the Holy Spirit reminded me of is – You’ve done your possible best. Now it’s time to move on to help the next person.

    It was then I realized, I really did do my part and helped as I could. Trying to play “best” at it, will only make me worry on what it’s not. 😁

    So yes, may our approval be in God. Knowing that He sees the intent of our hearts as well. And can evaluate us best. 🙂🙌🏼

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