I have been the girl who spent half an hour trying to pick out an outfit to impress a boy. I have been the girl who cried in the mirror because the scale gave me a number I chose to define myself by. I have also been the girl who gave up her interests and dreams to pursue what the world told me was "cool" and "popular". Every moment like these I have been chasing after something to fulfill me. Whether its the comments on Instagram, a guy, or the idea of fitting in, my whole motive of chasing these things is to be enough for the world.
Chasing all of these things have only left me feeling empty, discouraged, and worthless. Because of the way life works, I won't get as many likes on Instagram as the most popular girl in my grade. The boy won't like me back. Those fake friends will change their mind about me one day. And after all of that, I am back to square one. The foundation on which I have planted myself on will crumble underneath my feet.
I believe there are 6 dangers of chasing the world:
If you haven't gotten it by now let me just say it plain and simple: You will never be enough for the world. The good news is there is someone you can run to to satisfy your thirst. Someone you can run to to be received arms wide open and for you to build your foundation on. That is Jesus. Let Him be your foundation. Chase Him.
There are two races we can run in this life: chasing Jesus or chasing the world. You can't run them both and the choice is up to you.
Chasing all of these things have only left me feeling empty, discouraged, and worthless. Because of the way life works, I won't get as many likes on Instagram as the most popular girl in my grade. The boy won't like me back. Those fake friends will change their mind about me one day. And after all of that, I am back to square one. The foundation on which I have planted myself on will crumble underneath my feet.
I believe there are 6 dangers of chasing the world:
- The only constant is change: Change is all around us in our world. Suddenly that tube top won't be in style, suddenly you won't be the right fit for the company, and sometimes for no reason, people will leave you. Our world is constantly changing and there is no help for that. Time is always moving and with that comes the changes in life.
- Not everyone is going to like you: This is one of the truths of life I probably struggle with the most. For some reason, part of me still wants to believe that a person who's perfect will always be liked. But, here's the kicker: Jesus was perfect and people still disliked Him. Even Our Savior had people putting him down and was unpopular with some. You won't be liked by everyone, that's just a fact.
- Looks don't last: I promise you, any adult over the age of 40 will tell you that they do not have the same body they had when they were 20. Those hot guys with six-packs will have dad bods in 20 years. Those girls with the flawless butts will not have them when they're old in gray. Adults spend their money and time trying to stop wrinkles, which is part of the natural aging process. Pretty doesn't last in this world, so why waste all our time chasing to be beautiful?
- People will fail you: I don't write this to give you an excuse to never trust people again. I say this because people aren't perfect. Even your best friend isn't always going to say the right thing. Even your precious grandma might forget your birthday and send a card a few days late. People aren't perfect and they will make mistakes. If you make someone your world, prepare to fall.
- Standards are never the same: Have you ever noticed how some things you were able to get away with with one parent but not the other? The same concept continues into our adulthood. One guy thinks you're beautiful without makeup, the other wants you to wear the sexiest dress you own. Everyone likes and wants different things and that is the same when it comes to their feelings about you. You will never feel good enough if you feel like you constantly have to change to meet the standards of whoever you're trying to please.
- You weren't made to please the world: Newsflash, God won't ask you at The Gates, "did you have 200+ friends on snap chat?". God didn't create you to sit still and look pretty. He created you in His image to use your hands for the building of His kingdom. His plans for you are far greater than losing a few pounds by spring break. God created you to be holy and to glorify His name always. Please the One who created you for that is His purpose for you.
If you haven't gotten it by now let me just say it plain and simple: You will never be enough for the world. The good news is there is someone you can run to to satisfy your thirst. Someone you can run to to be received arms wide open and for you to build your foundation on. That is Jesus. Let Him be your foundation. Chase Him.
There are two races we can run in this life: chasing Jesus or chasing the world. You can't run them both and the choice is up to you.
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