People Pleasing

So, prior to my internet connecting issues, I had just finished a series by Craig Groeschel about people pleasing. Yes, I admit. I am a people pleaser. A good one at that. It's a terrible habit and a big problem. My problem: I cannot seem to see the difference in "serving" someone and "pleasing" someone. We are called to be servants but not pleasers. Whats the difference? I never really got it until this series. Needless to say, I have grown a little more since I finished that series. There's a tremendous difference. Here were a couple of his descriptions of a people pleaser:

“I will compromise for you” trap. Instead of doing what God leads us to do, We will often compromise and do what people expect us to do.

“I will over-commit for you” trap. Because we want to please people, we’ll often say “yes” to way too many things.

“I will let you limit my ministry” trap. People’s opinions can talk us out of taking a step of faith. Critics can distract us from God’s mission. The more God blesses your ministry, the more comfortable you’ll have to become moving forward in the middle of mixed opinions.

So these were very very hard for me to admit, but I am guilty of all of the above!! I am going to be working diligently on these sinful ways. Be praying for me!