God Says You're Acceptable - June 20, 2013
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God Says You're Acceptable - June 20, 2013
James Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:14 am
Ephesians 1:6
to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
Many of us base our self-confidence on what other people think, so we work hard at being accepted. We buy things, we wear things, we join things -- all just for the benefit of trying to be accepted by our friends, family, co-workers and peers.
Does God say you have to earn acceptance? That you could ever deserve it? No. The Bible just says, God has accepted you.
If you're a believer, then you've accepted Jesus into your life. But do you understand that God accepts you? He loves you unconditionally and accepts you for who you are.
Some of you grew up with unpleasable parents. No matter what you did it was never, ever good enough. Even today you're still trying to earn their love and approval.
If that's the case -- with your parents or with anyone else you've been seeking to please -- there are two things you need to know:
First, in all likelihood, you're never going to get that approval or acceptance. Not because of who you are but because of who they are. Second, you don't need their approval because you are acceptable to God. You don't need their approval to be happy.
You only need the love and approval of one person, and you already have it: God says you are acceptable!
to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
Many of us base our self-confidence on what other people think, so we work hard at being accepted. We buy things, we wear things, we join things -- all just for the benefit of trying to be accepted by our friends, family, co-workers and peers.
Does God say you have to earn acceptance? That you could ever deserve it? No. The Bible just says, God has accepted you.
If you're a believer, then you've accepted Jesus into your life. But do you understand that God accepts you? He loves you unconditionally and accepts you for who you are.
Some of you grew up with unpleasable parents. No matter what you did it was never, ever good enough. Even today you're still trying to earn their love and approval.
If that's the case -- with your parents or with anyone else you've been seeking to please -- there are two things you need to know:
First, in all likelihood, you're never going to get that approval or acceptance. Not because of who you are but because of who they are. Second, you don't need their approval because you are acceptable to God. You don't need their approval to be happy.
You only need the love and approval of one person, and you already have it: God says you are acceptable!
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Re: God Says You're Acceptable - June 20, 2013
Audrey Jong Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:54 am
I find that most of our lives are usually focused on getting to an achievement in life which you believe will have you approved by others around you and have you feel at a higher ranking among your peers. Well that ne'er ending search will not get you anywhere. We get to a high position and then find that we are continually looking for something that will have people give you even more respect. Most of us already have goals which will possibly make you feel more self worth and success. An example of this is in most of people's career path.
But at the end of our lives, those things do not matter to God. What really matters is how much you've walked with God throughout your life. Other things don't matter. He does not count your accomplishments.
Do not aim to please everyone on this earth, look to please and honor God. People will continue to judge and rank people in positions. Don't get too involved with that. God knows who he is more pleased with.
My last exam is tomorrow!!!
~Audrey~
But at the end of our lives, those things do not matter to God. What really matters is how much you've walked with God throughout your life. Other things don't matter. He does not count your accomplishments.
Do not aim to please everyone on this earth, look to please and honor God. People will continue to judge and rank people in positions. Don't get too involved with that. God knows who he is more pleased with.
My last exam is tomorrow!!!
~Audrey~
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