It happens with all ages of life but I find it harder to be a follower of Christ in your early 20s. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not excluding any other age or saying it’s not hard for anyone else! It’s just that the enemy has allowed society to think it’s weird to serve God, talk about the goodness of Him, and win souls for the kingdom in this age group. Also we just reached adulthood and are experiencing that full control of our actions and decisions without our parents being in the way. Some may still be in college, starting careers, or just trying to figure life/adulting out. This is the time when most of us just want to live our best lives through partying, drinking, making memories, or even making careless decisions. But maybe you’re on a different path and you’re taking your spiritual journey more seriously. You told God that you are living for him and maybe He has revealed your calling. Or maybe you just want to spread the gospel. As God’s children we are supposed to spread the gospel as Christians. That’s what I am trying to do through my lifestyle. Since I made that my priority, my lifestyle is different from the past years. But what will others think of me since I don’t take part in the activities I used to?
I came to realize that living my best life is with God. He is the reason I am becoming a better person everyday. So why should I care what others think? We are not supposed to live our lives everyday trying to please anyone else or care what they’ll think. The only person we should care about is God! Galatians 1:10 says “ Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
- Will I have fun anymore ?
- Will people still want to hang with me even though I don’t partake in the things I used to? Or my way of thinking?
- Will people bring up my past? Or hold my past against me? Will they truly believe that I am serving God or just acting?
- Will I annoy my friends if I bring God up too much in the conversation?
- Am I ashamed to spread the gospel because people will judge me or not like what I’m saying?
These are just some of the thoughts/questions you may have like me. Remember that we are our worst critics because we overthink all the time and focus on the wrong thing. These people didn’t create you! They didn’t call you to your purpose! They aren’t better than you! So why spend too much time worrying about them? I always remember that no one is perfect and your past doesn’t define you. No one is standing with you when you have to go to God and explain why you cared more about people’s thoughts and opinions than Him. Plus anyone that truly loves, cares, and is true to you will embrace your walk in Christ.
Don’t let opinions be the reason to stop you from doing what God has called you to do.
Talk to you soon, Key Lashaye🖤
