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Daring To Be You!

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Romans 14:12

Boldness is required if you’re ever to be led by God! Why? Because He may direct you to do things that others don’t understand or agree with. Insecure people tend to feel safer doing what others do. They’re fearful of breaking the mold or standing alone. Any time you step outside the boundaries of what others think is wise or proper, you risk rejection. But you mustn’t allow that to keep you from fulfilling your God-given purpose. Confronting criticism becomes a little easier when you remember that ultimately “every one of us shall give account of himself to God.” Sure it hurts to be criticized, but if you’re to succeed at anything you must have the same attitude Paul had. Listen: “I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.  My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.” (1 Corinthians 4:3-4) Secure people can handle being the only ones doing something. They can also allow others that same choice, because they know we have been called to accept one another - not analyze and categorize one another! Please don’t grow old and feel like somewhere along the way you lost yourself, and never succeeded in being who God called you to be.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, Help me to handle criticism for just what it is, and look to you for my help and my guidance. In Jesus’ Name, Amen