Just a thought by coppi

Of course I like people to enjoy me and to be accepted by them, but the fallacy is when I am consumed by if they do or if they don’t.  I remember what a dear friend of mine told me – “Coppi let your expectations come from God, not man, and you will not be disappointed”.  The world is full of snow flakes (mankind) with different personalities: “Personality: refers to the enduring characteristics and behavior that comprise a person’s unique adjustment to life, including major traits, interests, drives, values, self-concept, abilities, and emotional patterns.” Acceptance of people and their way of life is unconditional love – the other is trying to mold yourself into their life by not being who you are and being a people pleaser.  I think I was a little of both – a friend told me once and I quote him “what difference will it make forty years from now”.  Twenty some years ago, I wore myself out trying to be the ambassador of the world; it wasn’t until I gave that position over to God that my life was not filled with so much angst. Yes, today I still desire to be loved; however, my biggest quest is to please God and let his guidance direct my life, and I believe if I do that God will take care of all my desires.  Ps 37: 4 – delight yourself in God and He will give you the desires of your heart”.