Be a God Pleaser

“For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4

What a great reminder from God’s Word that we are not to concern ourselves with pleasing the world and those who are of it. It’s good to ask Him to examine our hearts and motives on a regular basis so that if our intentions are wrong, impure or deceitful we might receive correction and get back in step with His plan for our lives. His desire is that we be trustworthy and useable in the place where he has called us; that’s what pleases Him and brings Him glory. Pleasing the world often calls for compromise and then emptiness, even heartache often will follow. Pleasing Him brings joy, peace and satisfaction the world can’t comprehend.

I’m afraid I’ve made far too many decisions based upon what others might think only to find that the world doesn’t seem to care (and knowing He examines my motives can be quite painful). Over the years I’ve learned it is much more satisfying to be a God pleaser and I‘ve made that my number one goal.