Standing Strong In Christ

For the LORD watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction. -Psalms 1:6

When we trust in God and follow his lead, we appear foolish to others sometimes. There are occasionally going to be those cruel people who may criticize or attack you out of ignorance, a sick mentality, or just from their own feelings of insecurity and inadequacy.  

Do not allow yourself to be injured or discouraged by the actions they direct toward you. Their words and behavior are irrelevant, purely a reflection of themselves and the road they are traveling down.  

There is no need to pay attention to, or to give any energy to anything other than the estimation that God has of you. -You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God? They cannot be numbered! -Psalms 139:16-17 

If God puts it in your heart to do something, do not hesitate to do it and if the Lord wants you to be a witness for him do not be afraid to declare your testimony in front of others.  

I am not saying to go around making a boisterous show among others I am urging you to never feel uncomfortable walking according to your faith.  

When you are among others, do you let them know that you love and follow your creator if the opportunity presents itself? Do you acknowledge your desire to not do what goes against your beliefs when questioned or faced in a situation? Do you acknowledge your love for Christian music over secular music? Do you read your biblical content openly in front of them? Would you pray in front of them without embarrassment if the moment called for it?  

If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” -Mark 8:38