God is going to help you develop thick skin.

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, NLT.

I’m just going to say it. My sister, how are you going to enjoy the relationships God placed in your life if no one can say anything to you without your feelings being hurt? How is anyone going to sharpen you if you get upset by the smallest amount of criticism? It’s good to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. It’s good to be sensitive to the needs of others. But being easily offended is not good. It will cause people to stand at a distance from you the same way God does because being easily offended is pride at the root, which is something God resists and stands at a distance from (see James 4:6). He gives grace to those who humble themselves because they understand that we all sin and fall short of His glory, including you (see Romans 3:23). Let your resolve be that anything harmful said about you has no power to destroy who you are to the Lord. Anything harmful done against you has no power to ruin God’s divine purpose and plan for your life (see Isaiah 54:17). He has you covered at every side with an impenetrable shield (see Psalm 5:12). Keep your heart soft toward God, but let Him help you develop thicker skin.

Prayer: Father God, thank you for speaking directly to my heart. I am overly sensitive. Everything hurts me. I humble myself right now and ask for your help. Help me understand who I am in you. Heal my heart and help develop thinker skin. I forgive everyone that has hurt me. Give me wisdom in handling difficult people and wisdom in dealing with criticism. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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13 thoughts on “God is going to help you develop thick skin.”

  1. It’s like everyday you deliver something I need, Praise God and may God continually bless you my sister!!!

    1. When I spend time with my Jesus in the morning your devotions are a very big part of my reading in the word ,thank you so much for what you are doing by sharing this precious gift to the body of Christ!

  2. Thank you God for allowing me to forgive others and continue to share my love and God’s love that I have in my heart continued to help me God give me the wisdom that I need to have in handling different circumstance in Jesus name I say Amen Thank you sister Kesha ❤

    1. And yes I want to also share that this morning’s devotion was exactly what I needed this morning, I’m believing in healing from a a lot of hurt from being rejected by a sister IN the Lord.

  3. Yes thicken my skin and allow me to totally depend on YOU GOD HALLELUJAH. I don’t want to be prideful ,I can’t be use if I’m overly sensitive.

  4. This was for me. Lately everything hurts me and I never thought it was pride. God forgive me I surrender all to you. I really need change

  5. Its just amazing how you just say the right things i need to hear.
    I look forward to this devotional daily… I meditate on them and sometimes i even get so emotional.

    God bless you my sister

  6. Father God I give my heart to you I try not let what people say to me get in my mind but some people just don’t know how to just go buy their business they just keep doing same old thing I need to hear this message I have walk always from them just not to say anything to them Thank you God and your Son Jesus Amen

  7. Good Morning Lovelies….The last 3 Devotionals have been on time,and a True confirmation of the areas that The Lord is dealing with me in. I was just wondering if they were written by the same person? I’ve come to realize I’m Easily Offended,and often Irritated,I need to overcome The Spirit if offense,and I’m struggling to be made perfect in Love.I know that without The Holy Spirit we can do nothing.However,I struggle to believe that The Holy Spirit alone,is strong enough to help me Conquer Love and Offense.
    Please keep me in prayer

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