28/01/2022
JOHN 12:23
"Jesus answered them, 'The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.' "
One of my biggest concerns as a teenager was the impression others might have of me. We all know that it is a complicated stage in life. It is difficult to find a balance and we take refuge in the idea of belonging to a group and pleasing others. I tried to act in accordance to the expectations of others in order to be accepted and for my behavior to be clearly seen by as many people as possible. When I made the choice to walk with the Lord and to know Him, I could see what a great mistake I was making. When we give our lives to God's Glory, when we serve Him with gratitude and commitment, the opinions of others begin to fade. The worry that robbed me of sleep was no longer important or valid. What identity could I give to my old behaviors when I had known the Love and Guidance of the Most High? What could be better than being recognized by my Father and humbly serving Him Throughout our lives, we will reap praise and recognition for the times when we have reached our goal. All these expressions, although they 're a motivating incentive, don't approach, even for a moment, the Bliss of being honored by God the Father. When we serve the Lord's purpose with faith and selflessness, we realize that, only by being authentic in our relationship with the Most High, without having the "obligation" to force our image, when we shout out to the four winds that we 're God's People; the kind and encouraging words will begin to arrive in abundance since all can see the wonderful Blessing that it is to receive God