'So we make it our goal
to please HIM,
whether we are at home in the body or away from it.'
2 Corinthians 5:9
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Lord, we admit that we're endlessly pulled back and forth by everyone's opinions, expectations, and demands. We've become way too concerned about what everyone else thinks of us.
People-pleasing seems to run in our blood ... and we're exhausted from dancing to everyone else's tune.
Forgive us from keeping our eyes on everyone else but You. Help us to clearly focus on what You ask of us. Give us a joyful satisfaction in our obedience to the direction that You give. And bid all that noisy clamor from the sidelines far from us.
We yearn to live lightly, to walk freely. And when all is said and done, it's Your 'well done' we're really longing for.
In Jesus' Name ~
Amen.
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Linda,
ReplyDeleteI am holding these words close..."We yearn to live lightly, to walk freely. And when all is said and done, it's Your 'well done' we're really longing for." Hallelujah and Amen.
Thank you for wise words well written.
In His Peace,
Chelle
Praying with you, for you, Chelle.
DeleteSweetest sabbath joys to you, to yours, friend ...
Such a lovely confession and proclamation, Linda. I chime in with you - as a recovering People-Pleaser myself. I pray I might look for his approval and affirmation alone also.
ReplyDeleteWeekend blessings to you, my friend.
Isn't it so easy to slip back into that default mode? And how the air clears when get back to focusing on pleasing Him alone.
DeleteMay this Sabbath strengthen your soul, Pat ... and rest your body, too.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face. . . Happy Sunday, Linda!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet tune ... I remember it well.
DeleteIn the light of His glory and grace.
Yes, yes, June ...
Joyful satisfaction in obedience. To live lightly and walk freely. How did you know my yearning so well? What a great way to end my weekend Linda! :)
ReplyDeleteDeep down I think we're all yearning for the same thing ...
DeleteSweet blessings as you launch into this week, Sarah!
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Thank you, Linda, for such a beautiful reminder. Yes, I'm a people pleaser (I'm not proud of it). I think it's cultural as well as genetic. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYep, Yuko, whether genetic, or cultural, or learned along the way, this is something most of us face at some point. What we do with this truth is what matters most.
DeleteAnd I love that He gives grace, grace, and more grace. Which only makes me want to please HIM so much more!
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Thanks for kickiing off this week with us. I hope that it shines for you!
These words were such a salve for my soul today. I do dance to everyone else's tune too often. But I am praying that we all "live lightly, walk freely" and yearn for God's well done! Beautiful! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDancing to His tune with you, Mary!
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Have a great one ...
"And when all is said and done, it's Your 'well done' we're really longing for."
ReplyDeleteThere is such freedom in that, Linda! I know I'm too often swayed by wondering what other people will think--when what they think isn't what counts. Thanks for getting my week started off right!
Makes me wonder how much energy we've wasted along the way wondering and worrying about everyone else's opinion.
DeleteValuable time that could have been invested in Kingdom work ...
Sigh.
I'm convicted ...
Linda, how did you know that this was my prayer today? It's so good to read something that confirms what's been on your heart.
ReplyDeleteAnd oh boy, that picture. Sunrises and Sunsets just do me in...love them.
Don't you just love this whole kindred spirit thing that happens in community, Alecia? Sounds like the Lord is speaking to many of us about this exact thing, even though it might play out differently in each of our lives.
DeleteWelcome back, friend!
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Linda,
ReplyDeleteAmen....Prayed right along with you....yes, to hear His voice first :) such a learning process, day by day...
You're so right, Dolly ... we'll always be students, learning by His Spirit's promptings. I want to make my way to the next grade ...longing for the meat, not just the milk ...
DeleteI hope your week is going well, my friend. It's good to see you again!
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Thank you. Filled with blessings AGAIN!
ReplyDeleteHis mercies surely are new every morning, aren't they, my friend!
DeleteGreat is His faithfulness!
Thank you so much for this Linda. It truly came right on time.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I praise God as I read your words this evening, friend.
DeleteHe knows what we need ... and when. I'm so grateful you found your way here.