Identity is the foundation on which we build our lives. Identity gets shaped by what others think of us, and it shapes how we think of ourselves.

If you want to live a free life, you need to stop worrying about what other people think about you—not just 80% or 90%, but 100%. And then take action based on what God thinks of you. When your identity is in Christ alone, there are no expectations for you to meet except His perfect standard of holiness. It doesn’t matter what people think about you because all that matters is who He says you are: His beloved child!

When our identity’s based on what other people think of us, we’re always in danger of their opinion changing.

When our identity’s based on who Christ says we are, no one can take that away from us. They might not like us, they might even hate us—but as long as we know who we are in Him, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks about us.

So let go of your need for approval and start living the life God has called you to live!

It’s not your responsibility to make sure everyone likes you

Identity is a major concern for many people. We can define identity as the sense of self-worth that an individual has. It’s how you feel about yourself and your worth in society, which often comes from other opinions or feedback from others.

The problem with identity is that it relies on outside input to determine what you’re worth, instead of relying on God’s opinion of who you are. Identity should come from within rather than without, but because we live in a world where everyone judges and everyone wants recognition, it’s difficult to weed out all the noise and focus on the truth: God knows your true identity better than anyone else does because He created you! Regardless of what other people think about you or say about you, just remember that God has an expert opinion of you and that’s what should matter most.

With your identity, don’t worry about pleasing everyone because that’s impossible. Just focus on being the best version of yourself and let God take care of the rest. You can’t please everyone and that’s okay because God has created you the way He wants you to be, not how other people want or expect you to be. Identity is about being comfortable in your skin, which often comes from getting rid of negative thoughts and feelings towards yourself – something I dealt with throughout my life. Be confident in who God made you to be! Remember: It doesn’t matter what people think about you, just what God thinks!

You can’t please everybody, so don’t even try

Trying to please everyone will eventually wear you out. If you’re not careful, it will take all the joy out of what you do. It’s okay to please people sometimes, but if that is your primary goal in life, then I pray for God to have mercy on you because he knows it involved much stress and pressure from being a pleaser 24/365.

Trying so hard to fit into everybody else’s box can leave no room for who He created us to be. Don’t try so hard fitting in when trying so hard just makes it seem like something is missing or wrong with yourself-because nothing needs fixing! Be true to yourself and live peacefully knowing that God loves YOU more than any other person does!! A lot of times we go around looking for validation from others and forget that the only one who truly matters, thinks about us day and night, and has our best interest at heart is God himself.

When we find our identity in Christ, it doesn’t matter what people think about you anymore because it does not base your worth on their standard but Gods! So stay encouraged today to walk confidently into who he created you to be-no matter what anyone else says!!

Don’t forget: Psalm 139:13- For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; 16 Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them. 17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with you.

Don’t let people’s opinions affect your faith

In a world where people’s opinions often dictate their lives, it’s hard to ignore the opinion of other people. However, this is not a healthy way to live. We all look for inspiration, but sometime we can put too much stock into the opinions of other people, especially in our faith. No one has a perfect life and everyone makes mistakes. When you put your trust in other people, you are setting yourself up for disappointment because they will always, at some point, let you down. They are only human, right?

You are valuable

Another thing to remember is that you are valuable, no matter what anyone else says. Created you were in the image of God, so you have intrinsic worth. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! Remember that God loved and valued you, and hold on to that truth tightly.

You are not alone

Last, remember that you are not alone. God is with you always, and he will never leave your side. So don’t be afraid to face the challenges of life, because you have the Lord by your side. You can do anything when you have God on your side!

Think about the people who have had a positive impact on your life

Why did one person have a positive impact on your life? What did they do that made you feel so good about yourself? There are many ways to be an inspiration to others, but sometimes it’s just because of something small. Maybe they always had a smile on their face, no matter what life threw at them. Or maybe they were always there to lend an ear and offer support, even when you didn’t think you needed it. No matter what it was, their positive influence helped you.

In school, we have many teachers who have had a big impact on our lives. The teachers that help us succeed and encourage us to explore new ideas can be just as important as family members or friends. When people around us are supportive of the things we do, it makes us feel like we can do anything.

It’s vital to select the time to acknowledge these individuals for all that they’ve done for us, and let them know how much we appreciate them. Sometimes a simple ‘thank you’ is all it takes to make someone’s day. So tell your favorite teacher just how much they mean to you!

Whether it’s a teacher, family member or friend, everyone can impact someone else. So take the time to be grateful for all that people do and let them know how much they mean to you. You never know when their positive influence will help you succeed.

Reflect on what God thinks of you and how he sees you

Most people take too much time and energy worrying about what others think of them. We hold unto the opinions of others on us like we own them and feel we need to justify ourselves to them.

Worrying, justifying, and striving to earn the approval of other people is a distraction from living life in peace and simplicity. It’s also a sign you’ve given up your authority over yourself. It’s difficult, but give it one day not seeking their opinion or trying to please them, even if it means being disliked by them. You might just find that they were just projecting their worries about themselves onto you all along, anyway! After one day, come back and evaluate how your feelings have changed because of this.

We have a God who is for us and loves you so much he gave his son to die on the cross for your sins! Who gives a fuck about what others think? You can’t please everyone anyway, just do what’s right by you and live with that peace of mind that comes from knowing someone else has already won your approval in heaven.

Conclusion:

It is important to not worry about what other people think of you. It’s also crucial to keep in mind that God loves and values you, no matter what anyone else says or does. Remember, there are plenty of positive influences all around us- teachers, family members, friends — who can help to help others succeed. Take the time to show gratitude for these individuals by acknowledging them when they do something nice for you!

Remember, God is with you always and that he values you. Never give up your authority over yourself, as it will only cause more anxiety for you in the long run. Try not to worry about what others think of you; instead focus on living a life at peace knowing someone else has already won your approval in heaven!

It doesn’t matter what people think about you, just God.