Approval Seeking
All of us like to be appreciated when we feel we have acted wisely or done a good job.
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. (Matthew 3:17 NIV)
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. (Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV)
In the past we served our own selfish desires until our lives became unmanageable. Now we are beginning to make wise decisions and we want others to notice. We should not be discouraged when we feel this need for approval. Instead we should look to our God who sees everything and tell Him what is going on within us. God will comfort and strengthen us in our time of need, and we will grow stronger in the knowledge of His ways if we do not give up.
He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. (Psalm 25:9, 5 ESV)
For a time, we acted totally in self-interest. Now we are learning God’s ways, and in time, God’s approval will be enough for us.
Prayer: Loving God, Help me to recognize and appreciate what others do as they minister in Your name. My desire is that I will be fully satisfied with Your approval alone. Amen
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