Devotions; Defeating the Destroyer

Day 124

You don't need to worry about what other's see in you. Yes try to show them God through your actions but don't stress about their opinions. If they're going to have negative opinions about you then their opinions of you aren't worth worrying about. God is the only judge, so no matter what anybody else thinks about you don't let it take away your joy. It's hard not to worry about what others think about you and to just be honest and straightforward with everyone. For some people it's easier than others but all of us struggle at some level with other's opinions. What helps me is remembering that God's opinion is the only one that matters and even with that in mind I worry about what others are thinking of me. I worry I come off as fake or awkward, I don't want them to see me as scared a "perfect" person. I start to overthink what I'm doing and judge myself on the tiniest of actions based on what I believe others are thinking about me. It's not a good way to live you life and I think it's one of the hardest things to stop doing.