What would people think? This question cripples us more than we realize. Peter, the rock of the church and friend of Jesus, struggled with this same fear. When influential Jews arrived, he abandoned his Gentile brothers—worried about approval instead of walking in grace.

Here's the truth: living in shame is just our attempt to pay for our own sin. But God has already declared you righteous through Christ. You are justified—just as if you'd never sinned. Grace is like the tide on a beach, constantly washing away our failures and giving us a clean canvas to start again.

Today's challenge: Rely on Jesus a little more today than you did yesterday. Die to the fear of man and live in the approval of Christ. Because at the end of the day, His love and acceptance is all that truly matters.

"My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." - Galatians 2:20