Human being often judges others according to their appearance and performance – by what they have achieved, what they have gained and how they look. In the past, I would go extra miles to do things to please man. They don’t have to mention anything about my performance or my appearance; I am happy by just being noticed by someone. But it is a bonus if they also give me a positive comment on what I do and/or how I look.

I admit here that it was uncomfortable living a life that always pleases man. Man can fail us anytime. They failed me and it took me a while to pick myself up. It was a great lesson for me though because I am now convicted that whether people see my performance or not, God sees! I am running after God’s approval alone!

I hope that we can be authentic in all things that we do. We don’t have to pretend to be someone or try so hard do something in order just to please man. Whether we are in a public or in our own bedroom – we can be ourselves.

Don’t please man. Please God.