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LIVING IN AUTHENTICITY
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PHILIPPIANS
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Paul’s life was so radically changed after his encounter with Jesus
that his entire existence became about sharing the redeeming love of
the Cross. Paul cared little about who others thought he should be,
or about what he “gave up” in choosing to follow Jesus. Instead, Paul
leaned into authentic truth, integrity, and unity. I love what John
Piper says about Paul:
He does not need my approval. He doesn’t fear my rejection.
He does not have his finger in the air to discern how the
winds of culture are blowing. He is authentic.6
Isn’t this the type of woman we want to be? I don’t want to do
things simply for the approval of others. I don’t want to fear rejection
or internet trolls. I don’t want to change my stance or my direction
with the winds of culture. I want to be authentic and live in authentic
relationships with others. And I have a feeling you do too.
Spend some time in prayer, talking to God about places in your
life where you struggle to live authentically. Ask Him to give
you the trust and freedom to live wholly in who He has created
you to be.
Amen.
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