Crazy Old Lady

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 NIV

It's a good thing I've come to an age where I'm not all that concerned about pleasing people. I mean, I think I have reached that stage where I'm the crazy old lady telling funny stories, and I'm good with that! I can think of a thousand reasons why trying to win the approval of humans is a waste of energy.

I will never be the size that Hollywood thinks is normal. I'll never be that tall either so I guess I'm ok. I'll never have flat abs or perfect muscle tone. I'll never not make mistakes at whatever I try. I'll inevitably hurt someone's feelings, unintentionally, but it could still happen. My hair will be brown until it turns gray so I'll never be that girl in a country song...they're always blue eyed with blonde hair. I'll never be famous.

I am not all this but what I am is so much more. I'm a wife, a mother, a companion, a Ninny, a sister, an aunt, a daughter, a child of the King and a servant of the Lord. I don't have to be perfect because I am perfectly loved and made perfect in His righteousness. I don't have to be a certain size because God judges my heart and is not concerned about my earthly form.

So a people pleaser? Well, actually I am but in the form of a peace keeper. I am humbled in my calling and intent on using my gifts to bring honor to Him. That's being a servant of the Lord.