Yes, they certainly matter. We can't even begin to pretend they don't. In this crazy world we live, half our problems stem back to wanting approval, to be noticed, to be appreciated or peer pressure. Yep! We care what our neighbor thinks (too much sometimes!).
I struggle with this constantly. I am such a people pleaser. I can't stand the thought that someone is mad at me or just plain doesn't like me. Unfortunately, I realize that I'm living for the approval of others. I should be more concerned with what my Lord thinks of me then someone else's opinion.
How can we even begin to have joy, if we are constantly worried about pleasing someone else?!
This is something I have been convicted to work on. I am going to try my best, to live for my Savior, not for a stranger or a friend who should love me anyway (if they are truly a friend!).
"Lord, help me not let the opinions of others bog me down. Help me put you first and be strong in those choices...Amen."
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