Thoughts

Why do we care so much about what people think about us? Why do girls care so much about what guys think of them? Why do people with low self-esteem care what popular people think? Because nobody wants to be judged badly. Everybody wants everybody else to think good of them. I know that I'm not the most popular guy in school, but I really want to be friends with everybody. But that's hard when you are constantly wondering if this person likes you, or if this person doesn't like you, or whatever. What I know is that the most important thing is what God thinks of you and how he judges you, not other people. His opinion is the only one that matters. I keep trying to say that to myself, but I continue to buy name-brand clothes that "The Preps" would wear. And every time I tell myself that only God's opinion matters, my mind tells me, 'Oh, these clothes aren't to impress people, I'm just getting them because I think they look cool.' And although that's half true, deep down, it really is because I don't want to be judged badly. I'm going into high school this year, so I'm gonna be judged 3 times as much by different people! I also happen to be in Associated Student Body, or ASB for short, so i have a lot to live up to. Maybe ever more than last years 9th Grade Senator. It's going to be a lot harder for me to not care what people think since there are more people I'm going to school with, and since I'm going to be in regular monthly pep assemblies as apart of ASB. All I need to do is look unto the Lord for direction, and He will show me the path that I need to take. And another thing, last year towards the end of the school year, I started to get really into God, so my friends started seeing me as a different person. A man that lives in God, not a man who goes off with his friends throwing the F-Bomb every few words of every sentence. I'm pretty sure they saw me as a good guy and not the guy they liked because he was just like them. I am very glad I have the friends that I have, yet at the same time, i want to witness to everyone of them at the same time. Kinda hard when you're in ASB, a new freshman to gibe swirlies to, and the good little Christian kid of the group. But I'll find a way, I know it. :)
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Father, I thank you for the gorgeous day you have been so gracious to give us. I love Your Compassion and your Love, Father, it is so great! I pray for your blessing over those who have not come to know you yet, Lord. Embrace them to the fullest. Show them how sweet and divine your Love and Mercy is, God. I pray for those who are going into, or are already in school, Lord. I pray they would have no fear, and they would shine Your light to everyone around, Lord God. Surround them all with Your Love and Kindness. Show them Your way, Father. In Yous Son's precious and most Holy name, Amen!
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Peace and Love, everyone! ;3

((Let His Love and Mercy flow! :D))