Christina Speaks

Seeking the approval of other humans has been messing us up since the beginning of time. It can start when we are very young. If we don’t get what we need, it can become something we seek excessively. It often carries over into adulthood, presenting as very unhealthy habits. Sometimes we get ourselves in trouble because we’ve tried to impress others. Maybe it’s more house than we can afford, a less than authentic social media profile, gossiping about someone, doing something we’d never do if others weren’t watching. . . “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.” -‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1:10 Many of us have dealt with rejection. Maybe it happened a long time ago. Perhaps it’s been more recent. Regardless of when it happened, it hurts and is difficult to get over. Regardless of where it comes from, it makes us question our value. It makes us shrink back. It’s hard t