You Don’t Have to Fit In

My Princess…You Don’t Have To Fit In

“I know you want to be accepted by others, but you were not made to fit in. You, My Princess, were created to stand out. Not to draw attention to yourself, but to live the kind of life that leads others to Me. Remember, it’s your choices that will pave your path to life. I will not force you to do anything. I have given you a free will to walk with Me or to walk away from Me. I want you to know that you can put on your crown at any time and let people know that you belong to Me. You have a royal call on your life. I want you to remember you wear the crown of everlasting life, and through you I will do abundantly more than you would ever dare to dream.

Love,

                                              Your King and Crown Giver

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

Galatians 1:10

This was my devotional today from Sheri Rose Shepherd’s “His Princess: Love Letters from Your King.” I love these devotionals because it reminds me of God’s promises and encourages me to live more deeply for God; not out of fear or uncertainty, but because these words illustrate God’s love and acceptance for me that makes me wonder why I wouldn’t follow Him in everything I do and say. Our culture continues to tell us that our significance comes from acceptance from others. But, this devotional, and God’s Word, tell us something much different! God didn’t make us to fit into this world, we are called to so much more. Our significance comes from HIM and no one else. By being a daughter or son of God, we are to stand out, be different from those around us, living each day to glorify Him. This isn’t always easy, as many temptations, including the desire to be accepted, try to steer us away from the promises of Christ and our roles that He has given us. It is a daily decision to choose God over this world, but I believe that it is worth it! We have a royal call on our lives. Answer the call!

Do you feel a constant struggle of wanting/trying to be accepted by men instead of seeking the approval of God?