09/08/2026
Have you ever found yourself trying everything you can to make someone happy, only to realize that nothing you do seems to be enough? Maybe it is a difficult coworker, a family member, a friend, a neighbor, or someone you serve. You explain yourself, you try harder, you replay conversations in your mind, and you wonder, “What else can I do?” The truth is, we cannot please everyone—and God never asked us to.
During my years of teaching, I have encountered a few parents who seemed impossible to satisfy. No matter how hard I worked or how carefully I communicated, there always seemed to be another complaint. There were moments when I felt discouraged and wondered if I should simply give up. But God reminded me of something important: He had placed me there. That changed my perspective. Instead of allowing someone else’s opinion to determine whether I would continue doing what God had called me to do, I began looking to Him. I learned to bring my frustration, disappointment, and worry to God in prayer.
Philippians 4:6-7 says: “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
This reminds us that we don't have to carry anxiety by ourselves. We can bring everything to God—our frustrations, our relationships, our unanswered questions, and even the people who push every last button. And when we do, God offers something the world cannot give us: His peace.
Romans 8:31 says: “If God is for us, who is against us?”
That doesn't mean everyone will understand us. It doesn't mean everyone will approve of us. It doesn't mean every difficult situation will disappear. It means God is greater than the opposition we face. Sometimes our greatest victory isn't changing the difficult person. Sometimes it is allowing God to change our response to that person. We can stop trying to prove ourselves. We can stop carrying conversations long after they are over. We can stop allowing someone else's dissatisfaction to steal our joy.
Instead, we can pray, release it, and keep faithfully doing what God has placed before us. There may be people in your life who never fully understand you. There may be seasons when you feel criticized, overlooked, or unappreciated. But your worth and your calling are not determined by someone else's opinion. If God has called you to it, you can trust Him to carry you through it.
So shake off what you cannot control. Give God the people and situations that are weighing on your heart. Then take the next faithful step. You don't have to win every argument. You don't have to make everyone happy. You simply need to remain faithful. And when God says your work is finished, then—and only then—is it time to lay it down.
❤️ Becky Biggs
