We can try to be the best versions of ourselves and be good, kind people. Though to some, it may not ever be enough. There are those whom will draw up their own opinions, ideas, thoughts, and conclusions about us. Though we may never really know why, their judgement is between them and God. Though God’s judgement of us is what matters. I am glad that people’s thoughts about us don’t determine who gets into heaven. But that God does. For people are fickle and full of opinions and they don’t know what God does. I am glad that God is God and with Him we don’t have to try to explain our worth. For He already knows it and knows us in and out and completely. Friend, pay no mind to those who mean to do harm to you, your character, and your purpose. For God sees it. He sees our hearts; He alone can examine them. He knows the goodness inside of us and understands the broken parts or good intentions. Don’t look up to people for their approval, look up to God and His love. For it is there where we can truly see our worth.

Erin Fitts-Brower

God’s approval

Galatians 1:10 NIV

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:3-4 NIV

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.

Proverbs 29:25 NIV

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.