“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the Word of our God endures forever.” –
Isaiah 40:8
I pulled out my phone, and looked at it. Again. Checking to see whether that person
had responded to my message or hoping that more people had liked my post. Yes, whether I
like to admit it or not, I often live for the approval of others. In my work, in my writing,
and especially on social media. I wrote a poem recently, in which I address this.
Water
I can’t live without it
To be surrounded by it could kill me
How many other things do I wrestle with
In the quest for identity?
One drop of approval can buoy me
One once of doubt can sink
All the flowing current of What makes me feel complete
But water has a source and ships have anchors
My identity comes from Him
He charts my heart’s course
When drowning in the deep
To His arms I will leap
I believe part of approval addiction revolving around this question: “life, what really is the purpose of it? Many have asked this question, coming up with nearly as many answers. As I overcome the tendency to crave the approval of others, I address this question. The answer I come up with is that It’s all about God and His Word- What He says about us. That where our
approval should ultimately come from. Because His Word and His approval last forever.
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