Just Be Yourself

Colossians 3:24 "Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Serving God is not a skill; it’s a persistent attitude.  It’s not a place you arrive at; it’s a process you live through.  It’s what you do every day.  It’s what you are doing now. You are succeeding in your life for Him.  You just have to believe it.

Don’t let the negative opinions of others derail you.  Keep standing strong.  Ultimately, there are two kinds of people – those who are a drain on your strength and creativity, and those who give you energy and support your growth in Christ.  Avoid the first kind. Pray for them, help them if you can, but don't let them be a stumbling block in your service unto God. Let the bridges you burn light your way, and just be happy, be honest and be true to yourself and God every day.  If others don’t like it, let them be.  Success in life isn’t about pleasing everyone, it's about pleasing God. Yesterday's are the worst enemies of the future God has in store for you.

Stop feeling guilty for not giving the people you care about everything they want.  It’s sometimes a hard pill to swallow, but we often foster the attitude of entitlement in our lives and relationships when we are ruled by a guilty conscience.  It’s OK to say “no” to friends and family sometimes.  Once know this, just keep doing what you know is right, and never let false guilt get the best of you. If you allow it, this false guilt will destroy you.

You can't be all things to everybody, only God can. So just be yourself, let the chips fall where they may, and give God praise. He will make up the difference if you serve Him.