With all of the technology outreaches these days (blogging, Facebook, Twitter, etc…) we have a lot of “pieces of ourselves” out on display for people to see and “critique.”  Sometimes people make painful comments whether directly or indirectly pointed towards you that hurt.

• Am I perfect….oh no far from it.
• Do I try to do what’s my best for my family……most days.

It is painfully obvious of how far I fall short in so many areas in my life yet:

• Will everyone like you all the time….no.
• Will you make mistakes and say or do stuff that you wish you could take back…..absolutely.

The other day I was digesting some comments made pretty blatantly in my direction.  My first emotion was disappointment and before long I was discouraged, but in the middle of my frustration I came across this song “Hiding Place” by Steven Curtis Chapman.  Only God knows the true intent of my heart.  I believe Satan allows those comments to hit with a hard sting to make us more distracted.

I need to learn to trust in God’s promises for my life.  When I mess up He knows and when I do something right He knows that too.  That should be all that matters to me.  I need to place the value of my worth on Him not on some comment that only brings heartache.  Once again He reminds me of the blessing it is to have people who do love, appreciate me, pray alongside me, and are there to pick me up when I fall.  Hopefully the next time when I encounter a harsh word and the storm clouds come my way I will run to Him first.