answering to God

Recently, different conversations I have had with different people have been telling on what the world is actually thinking and believing.  I mean, I am almost positive that there are certain things that I think too that probably aren't right and when I know what those are I guarantee the Holy Spirit will tell me.

Anyway, those different people that I talk to have shared with me about looking around them and seeing what others are doing and feeling pressured to do the same.  This could be anything!  Not just the "normal" things that pop in our heads.  But, if you REALLY think about it, who are we answering to at the end of it all?  Are we going to be compared by the people around us when time passes and we are called home?  Not at all.  God is the ultimate judge of how we were able to show the world His love.  I am very much to blame as well when it comes to comparing myself with others.

But, what to do from here on out?  Change.  Obviously, it's much easier said than done but it's possible.  With God's help, anything is possible.  Referring back to Him and allowing Him to take control of our thoughts, feelings, and desires is very difficult to do so but when we do, our thoughts, feelings, and desires change because He is the focus of them.  I could say, "Stop it!  Stop comparing yourself to others!" But, I would be a hypocrite because I do the same thing.  I know that I am going to be praying that God take those away from me.  I pray for you as well that you are able to do so.  The way to change this is to pray and leave it for God.  He can take care of that for us.  We just need to believe and trust that He will.  So, instead of comparing and "answering" to everyone else.... listen to God.  Who cares what they think?!  God is ALWAYS going to be there.... those people?  May not be.  If they believe and turn themselves over to the One true God, then you will see them forever... but even then, no one will care because it's all about serving Him in the end.  I love all of you out there that read about God and are trying to live your life for Him.  And those who are not... I love you too.  I pray for both groups of people, that in the end we remember that answering to God is what will happen in the end and that we will be ready when it does.