The Art Of Not Caring
God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob – has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.” (Exodus 3:15)
As Christians, we need to learn the art of not caring. Now, by “not caring,” I’m not talking about not having concern or regard for those who are less fortunate or who have fallen on hard times. We should have compassion towards those people. Instead, I’m talking about a holy refusal to allow anything unrelated to your destiny to hinder your destiny. That means haters, criticisms, judgments, perceptions, your past, failures. Anything that has no bearing on who you are, what God is doing in your life, and where God is trying to take you ultimately should not affect you or keep you from doing what God wants you to do.
Exodus 3:15 says, “God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob – has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.” Here the Bible gives us God’s name and title and relates them to three patriarchs in the history of Israel – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
That last reference is particularly intriguing, because Jacob has a stained background and history. He was not perfect, or anywhere close for that matter. He may have been a patriarch of Israel, but he had some issues. And if you had to choose someone to include in the name and title of God, you probably would not choose Jacob. However, God did choose Jacob.
God didn’t let the realities of Jacob’s past mistakes and struggles to dictate his standing with Him. He didn’t care what other people thought or what the perceptions or preconceived notions about Jacob were. He still used Jacob as a picture of imperfection to be an example to all of us who are imperfect as well.
What if we followed that same thought pattern? What if we cared more about what God thought of us than what other people thought of us? Just imagine what a difference that would make in the way we live our lives.
As Christians, we need to learn the art of not caring. Now, by “not caring,” I’m not talking about not having concern or regard for those who are less fortunate or who have fallen on hard times. We should have compassion towards those people. Instead, I’m talking about a holy refusal to allow anything unrelated to your destiny to hinder your destiny. That means haters, criticisms, judgments, perceptions, your past, failures. Anything that has no bearing on who you are, what God is doing in your life, and where God is trying to take you ultimately should not affect you or keep you from doing what God wants you to do.
Exodus 3:15 says, “God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob – has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.” Here the Bible gives us God’s name and title and relates them to three patriarchs in the history of Israel – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
That last reference is particularly intriguing, because Jacob has a stained background and history. He was not perfect, or anywhere close for that matter. He may have been a patriarch of Israel, but he had some issues. And if you had to choose someone to include in the name and title of God, you probably would not choose Jacob. However, God did choose Jacob.
God didn’t let the realities of Jacob’s past mistakes and struggles to dictate his standing with Him. He didn’t care what other people thought or what the perceptions or preconceived notions about Jacob were. He still used Jacob as a picture of imperfection to be an example to all of us who are imperfect as well.
What if we followed that same thought pattern? What if we cared more about what God thought of us than what other people thought of us? Just imagine what a difference that would make in the way we live our lives.
Subscribe Now for Free Daily Devotions
Recent
Archive
2024
January
Let it GoA Prayer for RestorationThe Power of Self-ForgivenessEmbracing FreedomFrom Transgression to RedemptionRelease and FreedomWisdom in ReflectionBlessed Assurance in ForgivenessEmbracing Divine RestTrusting in the WaitingEmbracing Peace in Unresolved MomentsMoving Forward Without ClosureA New Chapter AwaitsRefocusing for a New ChapterThe Danger of Looking BackLet God Be Your DefenseGod's Victory, Not OursThe Author of Your New ChapterThe Faithful Promise KeeperA Promise UnveiledThe Urgency of ObedienceThe University of AdversityThriving in AdversityForging the Future YouTransformative Power of AdversityThe Role of ResilienceThe Gift of EmpathyChanging PerspectiveGod's Purpose in Your AdversityThe Anchoring Power of TrustConsistent in Prayer, Unwavering in Praise
February
Navigating Life's JourneyLessons from the Prodigal SonStaying on TrackA Lesson in PatienceTrusting in God's TimingAvoiding the DriftChoosing Your Company WiselyThe Impact of Your Inner CircleThe Call to Responsible StewardshipFrom Rock Bottom to RedemptionGetting My Life Back On TrackWholeness Beyond Rock BottomWaking Up to ResponsibilityFacing the FactsOnly God Can Make Life Worth Living You Can Do ItYour Transformation MattersBreaking Free from ShameGod's Unwavering CareThe Good ShepherdThe Shepherd Who ProvidesFinding Refuge in God's ProtectionGod's Omnipotent ProtectionGod's Unseen ProtectionOverflowing BlessingsA Unique LoveA Divine ExchangeThe Power in His Precious BloodFrom Trials to Praise
March
Cleansing Body, Mind, and SpiritDetoxifying the MindDetoxifying for Spiritual EmpowermentThe Promise of God's PresenceWalking Purely Under God's ProtectionEmbracing God's Promise of RedemptionEmbracing God's Promise of ReconciliationThe Blessing of God's Adoption and ProvisionGod Desires RelationshipGod's Unconditional LoveGod's Gift of GraceNot OptionalPromises for the ChosenVIP Status in the KingdomThe Necessity of Cleansing for Kingdom CitizensThe Power WithinFinding Peace Beyond the PastHealing WoundsCleansing the TempleUnpacking the Trauma WithinHealing from WithinThe Promise of HealingBeyond the MindFinding Safety in Your BodyThe Power of a WishThe Ultimate WishBeyond Religious PerformanceBeyond Personal AchievementTrue Gain in Knowing ChristKnowing Christ DeeplyThe Power of His Resurrection
No Comments