Being all things to all people............

Is it even remotely possible to be all things to all people?
By my actions, you'd think so. For some reason, I seem to think that it is possible to be all things to all people.  The truth is, that the answer is no.  If it were, I would definitely do my best to make that happen.
You cannot please all of the people all of the time.
Some people you can never please, and some people you shouldn't be your priority to please, and others, you can do your best, but there will always be something "more" that needs to be done, to please them.
How do you decide who to please, when?

It's not easy....my head spins so often.  Honestly, I consistently ignore the truth, and run around like a crazy person, as though my very worth depends on meeting everyone's needs.

So, what should your priority be?  Let's start with the one who made you, and the one who loves and understands you most.  God!  He loves, loves, loves you!  He says that we need to come to him, when we are weary and heavy laden and he will give us rest!  We are to take HIS yoke upon us because HIS burdens are light.  He knows what we need, and He wants to meet OUR needs.  He died for you, has a purpose for your life, and will be with you through thick and thin.  I'd say that is a pretty good reason to please God first and foremost!
How can we do this best?  By loving the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength, and your neighbor as yourself. 

You don't please God by the clothes you wear, your "style", your material possessions, whether you keep your cool in stressful situations, etc.  You love Him, thank Him, serve him, praise him!  The priorities need to be:  God first, husband (spouse) second, family third.....others, after that.

It's impossible to please everyone, all of the time.
It sets you up for failure and discouragement.  It can ruin your day.
Seek HIM first, and everything else "will be added to you".  It isn't easy, but it can be done!

Happy weekend!
Pam