God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him
― John Piper
Why do I care what other people think?
Why do I feel this pressure from the culture I live in?
Isn't it strange how if I lived in another culture certain unacceptable things become acceptable and vice versa?
Life is all about perspective. The broader my perspective the better I become. If I am limited to my own perspective I am angry and selfish. If I limit my perspective to my family selflessness enters but there is still entitlement for "my" family. Zoom out to my city, state, country, and it still occurs. My countries views are correct and more important.
How do I broaden and zoom my perspective out far enough to see everything from Your point of view? If I could view everyone as my family, If I could view everywhere as my country, would the pressure of one specific culture weigh me down?
If I could somehow become so satisfied in You nothing could touch me. You would be most glorified.
Help me to let go of social norms, cultural pressures, selfish desires. Jesus set me free. Show me what you want me to do with this life. Show me what you want me to do with this day.
The goal of existence is worship. Help me to worship You and You alone. Not to worry about my own glory or some person's conditional love towards me. Not my job, the number in my bank account, the car I drive, the contents of my wallet, not my khakis.
Your grace is sufficient for me. Let that be enough. Help me to be satisfied in Your presence.
I have worry, stress, doubt, self-consciousness. Give me patience, peace, joy, calm.
Thank You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness.