Dear beloved,
This letter is for the one who says she follows Jesus—but if she’s honest, sometimes her choices, words, or inward posture say otherwise.
Let’s get uncomfortably honest:
We claim to follow a Savior who was hated…and yet we live as though our highest goal is to be liked.
We say, “I’m not afraid to stand for truth,”but our communication habits quietly contradict it.
Maybe you were told not to talk about “religion,”so you stay silent even when the Spirit nudges you to speak.
Maybe you have a platform to share your faith,but you hesitate—afraid of being misunderstood, unfollowed, or dismissed.
The truth is—most of us don’t actually fear being wrong.We fear being rejected.
The Fear of Man vs. The Fear of God
Jesus said:
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first.” -John 15:18
He was preparing His disciples for a truth that still pierces today:If we follow Him, we will not always be applauded by the world.
But here’s what He never said:He never said we must seek conflict.He never said we must be cruel to be courageous.
He simply said:
“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” — Luke 9:23
True discipleship will always require dying to approval.
That doesn’t mean being abrasive or reckless.It means living with holy resolve—to please the heart of God above the applause of people.
A Modern Mirror
We call it “caring,” when it’s really people-pleasing in disguise.We call it “keeping the peace,” when it’s really avoiding discomfort.We say, “I’m just trying to be relatable,” when really, we’re afraid of rejection.
But Jesus was never afraid of being misunderstood.He was mocked, misrepresented, and murdered—yet still moved in perfect love.
And He calls us to do the same:to speak truth in love,to stand firm in faith,to walk humbly but unashamedly with Him.
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God?If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” -Galatians 1:10
🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAY
Pray this out loud:
“Lord, deliver me from the fear of man.Forgive me for caring more about the opinions of others than Your truth.Let Your approval speak louder than their applause.Teach me to be bold—not loud, not harsh—just unshakable in love and loyalty to You.In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Then, grab a post-it note or journal and make this commitment before God:
“God’s approval is greater than the approval of others.”
Write it. Sign it. Declare it.Whatever it takes—let this truth seal itself deep in your soul.
So that you can confidently state:
“I am unshaken in Christ.”
If this stirred something in you, we’d love to hear how God is freeing you from fear and awakening you to courage.
With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna
“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” -Proverbs 29:25
Did this convict or encourage you?If so, share it with a friend who’s learning to stand firm in truth and grace. Together, we’re awakening a generation of women to walk unashamedly in faith and freedom.
