“The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Psalm 118:6 (NLT)
God is calling you, as his child, to be a promise person.
What’s a promise person? It’s simply someone who chooses to focus on God and his promises.
If you try to do anything of value in life, naysayers will eventually come your way. They might ridicule you, spread rumors about you, or even threaten you.
But don’t focus on the naysayers or even on your problems. Focus on God and his promises. Become a promise person.
The Bible tells us how Jesus responded to criticism: “When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly” (1 Peter 2:23 NIV).
When a naysayer comes your way, don’t gossip about them to a co-worker or friend. Instead, entrust yourself to God and his promises. Pray, “Lord, I know you love me. I know you have a plan for my life. I’m going to trust you.”
King David said it like this: “The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” (Psalm 118:6 NLT).
People can dislike you—but it won’t harm you. You don’t need anyone else’s approval to be happy. You will be as happy as you choose to be! You don’t need approval from a parent, sibling, or friend. The Lord is for you. And his is the only opinion that matters.
In Psalm 119:11, David wrote, “I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart” (MSG).
David knew that when he faced criticism, his greatest encouragement would come from God’s promises. So he memorized those promises and reminded himself of them often. In moments of discouragement, he held onto what he knew was true—because God had said it.
That’s what you need to do. Stop storing up in your mind all the negativity that comes your way. Instead, become a promise person. Study God’s Word, memorize it, and then you will be able to recall it.
Bank on the promises of God. And trust he will do exactly what he says he will do.
Rick Warren is an innovative pastor, renowned author, and global influencer known for founding Saddleback Church, the Purpose Driven Network, the PEACE Plan, and Hope for Mental Health. He has written several best-selling books, including The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold over 35 million copies in 200 languages. Time magazine named Warren the most influential spiritual leader in America and one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since stepping down from the lead pastor role at Saddleback in 2022, Warren has continued to inspire people through his Daily Hope Devotional and podcast Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope. His first book in a decade, Created to Dream, was released in April 2023.
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