A culture of pleasing.

In this world.

this culture has produced.

those who please. 

those who fly under the radar. 

don't make a fuss. 

choose to let things go, because in essence, 

why make a big deal of something that wont matter next week? 

But its those defining moments in life,

where those pleasers

{ need to stand up }

for their hearts,

their beliefs,

convictions,

values,

thoughts,

they need to stand up for themselves.

When God has given firm confirmation.

about a direction,

a choice,

a prayer. 

pleasers need to stand up. 

and be firm in Gods words that have penetrated their hearts. 

the answers that are pure & trustworthy. 

because that is who God is. 

His character is not flawed. 

Pleasers thoughts, words and desires matter. 

And not everyone will agree with it,

in fact most people wont.

but who are we living for? 

them or God?

learning to be bold in truth. 

takes time,

takes courage,

takes diligence in listening to the whispers,

of Abba Father. 

Because in that moment, 

that quiet,

love pursuit moment,

those ones of intentional romancing, 

the way He knows will strike that deep cord in our heart. 

His knowledge of our desires and intense brokenness. 

Those perfect and personal moments,

are what produce growth, refinement, healing.

along with B O L D N E S S . 

boldness in Jesus name,

to stand upon His promise. 

His words. 

His truth. 

> Stay steadfast my soul, Take courage my heart <

             >> He is in the W A I T I N G <<

When the waiting is over, 

after prayer, trustworthy conversations and true confirmation. 

take courage. 

and stand for what He has spoken directly to you. 

because His words triumph over all.

We "pleasers" are highly valued. 

not only because we, "go with the flow" most of the time.

but because in those moments when we decided to speak up. 

&& stand firm on His words.

It really means something. 

not just to us.

but to God. 

because we are standing up for Him.

choosing to believe in Him. 

confessing His presence in our lives.

That He is leading us. 

our hearts are bowed before Him. 

vulnerable. 

willing & desiring. 

To walk in His will. 

We radiate the light that He has placed in us. 

We flavor the dullness of the dead hearts around us. 

He uses US to magnify His presence in this broken world. 

So, this culture of pleasing may not be where you find yourself, 

but if you do. 

know that God is near, 

eager to shower you with his love through desired, perfect timing conversation. 

That He is oh so trustworthy. 

and He is over all you find yourself surrounded by. 

Open your hearts to those moments.

and stand firm that those still small words. 

are from Him. 

believe it. 

with all your heart. 

He is speaking. 

find the opportunities to open your heart. 

and stand up for what He has placed in them in this season.

the decisions He has placed before you.

that fork in the road. 

Take with courage, the one He is telling you to go down,

even though everyone else is overwhelmingly screaming at you,

to take the road with their foggy opinions. 

Pleasers. 

I am grateful to be one. 

But am eagerly growing into being a pleaser of God.

&& not of this world. 

Pleasers.

I am grateful to be one.

because I find refinement of my faith, 

when I learn to please & choose Him.

I know He will never let me down or forsake me. 

Pleasers.

I am grateful to be one.

because God is using me to glorify Him. 

in those quiet moments.

I am being shown my heart.

dirty & ugly. 

yet He continues to pursue & desire me. 

Pleasers.

I am grateful to be one.