As women we find ourselves always trying to please others, whether it is on the job, our children, husbands/fiancé, friends, family, etc. In the midst of all this we lose sight of what's important and sometimes waver between right and wrong. Doubt leaves a person as unsettled as the restless waves. Stop allowing others to determine your outcome because I have learned that no matter how hard you try to please others, you will fail, and their opinion really doesn't matter!
During my journey in life, I have struggled with "always trying to please others even if it made me miserable." At times we can find ourselves so into other people that we miss out on a blessing from God and most importantly: pleasing Him! Furthermore, from my experience it is better to say no sometimes in order to make room for what God truly has in store for you.
Society puts women into this box and has a certain image in mind, but guess what? God made us all different and has given us free will to make our own decisions. Quit giving others the power to toss you about, rely on God to show you what is best for you. You must ask God for wisdom and guidance, then trust that he will give it to you. Just know that only then will your decisions be sure and solid. James 1:6-8
God is the only one I am striving to please!
So true. Without acknowledging God first in everything we do, we will surely stray because we are trusting in ourselves, our own abilities and which only then leads us down the wrong path. A path that the Lord did not map out for us. Proverbs 3:5-6 gives us the recipe for living fruitful and fulfilled. RKendrick
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