Being alive is not just having a heartbeat, being alive is your heartbeating for others. We are in constant search for others. Most of the time this is a selfish thing as we are looking for others approval in all that we do. Parents approval, coaches, friends, girlfriends, boyfriends..the list goes on. Our hearts are beating and they are beating for approval.
But what if we began to allow our hearts to beat for others? The way Christ did. Paul said that if anyone had reason to put confidence in themselves he did. He was the rockstar, but in comparison to Him (Christ) and to know Him, losing it all was welcomed.
Are you tired of constantly trying to look for approval? Its a tiring race trying to stay amazing in eveyones eyes.
What if you could love people? Proverbs tells us that to be kind, it is the way of honor. Want respect? Kindness.
What would your life look like if you didn't have to have approval?
How would your life change if your heart began to beat for others?
It is definatly alot easier to live knowing that we don't have to live trying to impress everyone. I know I try and live sometimes just so people will notice or like me. I didn't really grow up with the love and care of both of my parents, which is why I seek approval in others.
ReplyDeleteI know I don't need others to like me. I have Jesus and he is all the approval I need. And because of that love my heart beats for those who are in pain or hurting. That is something I can relate to sometimes! Thanks alot for the lesson Brett.