Accepted

We all need acceptance. Its a universal human phenomenon. From the time we are born to the day we die, we are searching for approval, recognition, and affirmation. To this need, God reaches out his hand to us and responds, "I accept you. Just as you are. In my Son, I accept you." This is called justification, and it marks the end of our needing acceptance and approval in other places. If we are accepted by God in Christ, why are we still searching and trying so desperately to fit in. Probably because we have not fully grasped the idea that God absolutely and unconditionally accepts us as the sinners that we are. Personality flaws and all. Whether cool or uncool. Just as we are. In this link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NSeWdIDepQ), Josh Harris relates from his own experiences how he struggles with trying to fit in with the culture. I think we can all relate.