I was in a situation the other day where I was on the receiving end of some disapproving words (or at least they sounded to me like disapproving words). And I was feeling the same unhappiness that I've felt many other times when someone was displeased with me. I realized that there was a lie attached to my emotion, which was: Sandra is a bad person if others don't approve of her. It's an especially effective lie because sometimes I do bad things that earn me negative input from others. But even if it's an unavoidable mistake that irritates someone, I still struggle with thinking I am bad.
I asked Jesus to speak to this. I was in tears, and as Jesus comforted me, I really believe that He was weeping with me. Then He told me that His righteousness is my righteousness, and because of that I'll never be a bad person, even if I sometimes do bad things. He reminded me that He has given me the gift of holiness. The Prince of Peace gave me peace in my heart.
May the Lord also bless you with His peace.
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