Audience of One

It is far too often that I find myself wondering what others are thinking of me, trying to please them, and seeking my validation in their acceptance and praise when in actuality, I only need to be concerned with the way God is seeing things.  I am living this life not for the vast number of people who surround me in it, but rather for the audience of One who sees each and every intricate aspect of it.  He is the judge, the critic, the fan, and our number one supporter all wrapped into one loving Heavenly Father; a true audience of One.


We need not put so much weight and value of the opinion of others, but rather we must ask ourselves if God Himself would enjoy watching the life we lead pan out before His very eyes.  He is our sole purpose, our soul purpose, and for Him do we live this life.  It is only His acceptance and encouragement we need, and I want to take this post to remind of you that.  This life is hard, we long for acceptance, we want to fit in, but God who is faithful and just is the most important aspect of this life, and leading a life that is good and pleasing to Him will only result in the respect, acceptance, and friendship of others whom God has planned for our lives. 


Verse:
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
~Psalm 28:7


Live this life for Him, for He is the reason we get to live it in the first place.  Work on placing less value on the opinion of those around you, and focus on the true validation which is only achieved through Christ.  Seek His face, long to truly know Him, praise His name, love unconditionally, and act out this life in a way that will be pleasing to the most important audience you will ever be in front of of; the Audience of One.


Big Daddy Weave performs a song entitled Audience of One.  Here is a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt0QWvBJE2Y