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When Other People’s Opinions Get Loud

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The loudest voice in your life isn’t always the one speaking the truth. If you spend your life trying to become who everyone else wants you to be, you may eventually lose sight of who God created you to be.

 Bible Verse:
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10

Distraction isn’t always something bad but it can be a product of  worrying about people’s opinions, the need for approval, or fulfilling expectations that pull our attention away from God. When our greatest goal becomes pleasing people, we can slowly lose sight of the One you were created to please. Paul reminds us that following Christ requires choosing God’s approval over the applause of others. Don’t let the crowd become louder than God’s voice.

One of the biggest distractions of people in this current era of time isn’t entertainment, it’s focusing on other people’s opinions. 

  • What do they think about me?
  • Do they like me?
  • Why didn’t they invite me?
  • Why did they unfollow me?
  • Why did they say that about me?
  • Why did they thumbs down me?
  • Why did they give a sad or crying emoji?
  • Why did they ignore my post?

Social media has made this even harder. It allows us to see everyone else’s highlight reel, snap, thread, or tweet while you’re living through the potential chaos behind-the-scenes.

  • Then you start comparing yourself to unrealistic portrayals because of filters.
  • Their appearance.
  • Hairstyle
  • Weight los
  • Clothes
  • Flawless Completions
  • Their relationships.
  • Their clothes
  • Popularity
  • Accomplishments
  • Online Influence
  • “Perfect” Life

God has never asked you to become someone else, He created you. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.” Jeremiah 1:5 Your value doesn’t come from likes , your identity doesn’t come from followers and our worth doesn’t come from whether someone chooses you. 

Your identity comes from Christ, people’s opinions change, God’s truth never does!

So when everyone else gets loud, the overwhelming chaos surrounds you, and you cannot get out of your own head go back to Scripture. Ask yourself: What does God say about me?

The answer to that question matters more than every comment section, reel, streak, tweet or opinion on the internet.

Thought to Ponder:
Whose opinion has been influencing me more, God’s or other people’s?

Journaling Prompt:
Write down three things you believe about yourself because of what other people have said or done. Then write what Scripture says about your identity.

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, help me stop allowing other people’s opinions to define who I am. Remind me that my identity comes from You, show me what You want. Give me the courage to be who You created me to be even when people don’t understand me, accept, or approve of me. Help to hear You through all the noise allowing Your voice to become louder than every other voice that surrounds me. In Jesus Name Amen.

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