People Bondage: Part One
It's Friday, which means today is the first post of five (see my post,
) discussing how we can break free from people bondage! Here's an
I found that I really liked. Go ahead and check it out before we continue. I'll wait, lol.
The author stated, "
The real issue with people bondage is acceptance
." That really stuck out to me because I've never thought about that, but it's so true! Think about it: we want to please people (our parents, friends, bosses, etc.) because we want their approval. We want to hear "good job!", "you're an amazing (person, friend, daughter, employee)!" We want to be
validated
.
But, our only validation should come from Jesus Christ. I
KNOW
I am preaching to the choir, here! We shouldn't live to please people because humans did not die for our sins. Humans can't gain us access to Heaven. Christ died for our sins, and He's the only way to an eternity with our Father. His opinion of us is the only opinion that matters.
So here's my challenge to you and me for the next week: Sit down and ask God to reveal why you feel the need to be accepted by people. If you have a journal, record what the Lord reveals to you. Ask Him to change your heart so that you only desire to please Him. Also, read, study, and meditate on this verse for the week:
"
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
" Galatians 1:10, NIV.
I so want us to get this and become forever free from the bondage of people! Don't forget to check back here next Friday for the next topic in this series.
Love you, sis!
Tiffany