Warrior,
Good morning, I hope that you enjoyed your weekend and found time for some R&R. Today's message "Fitting In or Standing Out" Why is it that we place so much emphasis on being excepted by others. This concern starts early in our journey of life. I can remember as a young boy wanting to have what all the other boys had, a certain brand of clothing, shoes and so forth, wanting to do what they did. This same concern has a tendency to follow us throughout our lives. We strive for acceptance doing everything we can to fit in. It has taken me many years to realize that God "YHWH" didn't created us to fit in, He created us to stand out. The underlining question for all of us is this, At what expense are you willing to serve God "YHWH"? Are you willing to be ridiculed? Will you stand up for what is right or will you fold under pressure to be accepted and fit in? We must be careful not to conform to the ways of the world. For this will lead us down a path of destruction. Let us not forget that as believers and followers, we have been called to stand out, thinking, sounding and doing things different than from the way the world does it. I pray that you receive wisdom, knowledge, understanding and courage to live a surrendered life to our Messiah. placing His ways far above being excepted by people. Have a GREAT day and may you bless and encourage many along the way!
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of YHWH is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”