Cloudy with a Chance of Insecurity

I've been reading a lot about insecurity and digging out the many roots I've found it has in my life lately. Most recently, Brent and I were watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs from our local Redbox ... well, wouldn't you know it? I found insecurity right there in the theme of the movie.

Sam Sparks plays a weather girl-wannabe in the movie. You start to realize that she says very smart things - and then negates them with a really stupid comment. Turns out, she is a nerd at heart. When she was younger she had the glasses, ponytail, and love of science. But - as most of us know - her peers didn't think that was cool, so they made fun of her. Now, unlike Flint who had a mom that encouraged him to be true to himself, Sam (for whatever reason) didn't. She completely changed her image to fit in, but it didn't make her happy.

I find myself in Sam's shoes everyday. Do I change myself to fit in with the people around me? Do I become what people want me to become - or expect me to become? Or do I hold on tight to who God created me to be and ride that wave. Up ... and more importantly, DOWN. It's extremely hard to go against the grain. I've been there, we all probably have.

I know people who actually hate me because I believe in, and love, God.

I know people who think I am crazy (or too old fashioned) for wanting to be a stay at home mom.

I know people who think I'm too frugal because we buy used and have a tight budget.

But I try to remember who it is I am actually trying to please. I know God sees when we are persecuted - especially for Him - but He calls us to love him regardless. I know God honors those who put others before themselves. And I know God blesses those who try to glorify Him with everything - including finances.

So, break out those glasses and throw up that pony tail. It's time to be true to who we are! Because the God of the universe made us EXACTLY who we are ... and He doesn't make mistakes and as the song goes, "You make everything glorious ... and I am Yours. So what does that make me?"

Glorious.