Let change speak for itself

Hello ladies,

Happy New Year! It’s the first post of 2019 *yay* I posted the other day on my Instagram about not telling people about my progress. Now, let me explain. In the past, I have told people I’m trying to lose weight or make other changes and I always end up backtracking. I’m not blaming these people; it’s obviously my choice to go back to where I was, but for me, telling people doesn’t keep me accountable. I realize that I not only want people’s affirmation but I also feel like I almost owe them/have to prove something and when I mess up I feel like I let them down. It’s a backward way of looking at it but I’ve always felt that way. My mom has always told me to keep these kinds of things to myself. I felt like I was keeping some kind of secret and I had to tell people. But here’s the thing: I don’t owe them any explanations to the changes I make in my life. The only One I need to concern myself with is the Lord and His opinion of me and I already know that He loves me unconditionally and He calls me to glorify Him in everything that I do. When I put so much stock in what others think, I’m NOT doing what I can to please the Lord, I’m trying to please others. People are just human. Trying to make them happy will never work. You may do something that causes them joy but in the end, they make the choice how to react to you. Only the Lord can satisfy the human heart.

I know that I personally have a lot of changes to make, or maybe not a lot of changes but some very big ones. But instead of sharing those, I’m going to keep them between me and Jesus. That’s what matters. It’s not keeping a secret but if I want to tell someone, I will. I’m going to let progress speak for itself; physical, mental, and spiritual. I want to glorify God with my choices and I want His light to shine through me!

So this is what I want you to take away from this: You cannot make people happy. If you want to make changes, make them. Focus on the Lord’s will for your life and where He is leading you. Lean on Him in the good times and hard times. You don’t have to isolate yourself and feel free to tell others if you want but don’t feel obligated like you owe them anything. Telling someone about positive changes may keep you accountable. It’s different for everyone. Do what is best for you!

Have a fantastic start to 2019!

Love and blessings,

Mariah xo