I think we are all guilty at some point in our lives of valuing other people's opinions of ourselves.  We constantly wonder what they think or how they see us.  I am so guilty of this... Whether it's with my own loved ones or here lately with a certain group of people on wattpad.  I sought their approval and when I could never meet it or satisfy them I was negative toward myself about it.  It's a real struggle and today God gave me an answer. 

Human minds are distorted by their own sinfulness, weakness, and insecurities.  Even if they compliment me their thoughts will be different.  God sees me clothed in robes of righteousness (Isaiah 61:10) . I should seek for His approval above everyone else's.  Wondering what others thinks of me preoccupies my mind and it only hurts me when I never seem to please them.  God already knows every detail about me... More than I do and He loves me.  He's proud of me and He already has forgiven my sins.

Does anyone else struggle with this?

I do too. 

I know its hard.   It's a daily struggle.  I'm going to try to value only God's opinion of me and not worry what others think.  Try it with me and let's see how this helps us. 

Amen!

Other scripture references: John 12:43, Zephaniah 3:17 and Numbers 6:25 -26.