No, I haven't forgotten that I started this blog! It's just amazing how busy life can be. I think satan has a part in trying to keep us 'too busy' for the important things in life, the things that really matter.
Yes, I've still been thinking over the outward appearances/people pleasing this week. It's difficult to admit that it consumes more of my life than it should. Hmm, interesting that the message at church today was on idol worship. An idol is anything that comes between us and Jesus, that we pour our time, talent and treasure (or money) into. Our idols may not necessarily be 'bad' things. It was mentioned that even our relationships can become idols. Wow, so in reality, people pleasing can be an idol. When I am more concerned about what 'others' may think than what El Elyon thinks of me, then I am making 'others' into an idol. Sometimes it's just hard to be. I think I'm slowly learning though......
So where does the strawberry ice cream play into this? Well, a dear friend at church today told me I was strawberry ice cream. It was a quote she said changed her life. You see, strawberry ice cream is really good and a lot of people really like it. But, there are people who DON'T like strawberry ice cream. I can't please everyone, so I will just be. If God created me to be strawberry ice cream, I've got to quit trying to be vanilla!
Got to live out loud and let my flavor show!!!
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For me, my favorite flavor is chocolate. My hubby, strawberry. My kiddos, it depends on their mood! I think God created us just as unique as flavors of ice cream.
Praise Him for His wisdom in this...don't you think a world of happy, plastic, vanilla people would be BORING? I know this is an old saying...but this is what came to mind: "Variety is the spice of life"
Live it, and love it!
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