Warrior,
Good morning, I hope your week is off to a GREAT start. 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.
He has provided us with clear instructions in the Manual of Life "Bible" on how we are to live a set apart life. A life that prevents us from blending in, and looking, sounding and acting know different than those who are of this world. The underlining question is, are you willing to follow His ways and at what expense are you willing to go to follow Him? Will you stand up for what is right or will you fold under pressure to be accepted and prevent ridicule? Let us not forget that as believers and followers, we have been called to stand out, thinking, sounding and doing things different. I pray that you receive wisdom, knowledge, understanding and courage to live a surrendered life to our Messiah and that you place 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.”