Influenced By Others

Today, some friends in the locker room were talking about how this girl had changed ever since she started dating this guy. The girl was in denial and shook her head as her friends fussed and explained that they didn't know her anymore. All I did was hear, but I do know that maybe her firends are right. It is so easy for us to start acting like others. Maybe in relationships to show that you have something in common, or even with friends. My dad always says that you should be careful who you hang around because usually the bad influences the good. But, what do you do when you get in the middle of an identity crisis? You pull out that mirror and look at yourself. Do you like what you see? Are you becoming a better or worse person? You should never lose yourself no matter what. Your logic is the best gift God gave you. Are you using this logic in a Christian way and not allowing others to fill your Godly logic with trash. Sometimes, we don't think and before you know you think it's too late. But actaully that isn't true! It's never too late to do anything! You can still turn your life around and use it in the best ability. You can have a full life ahead of you that will be filled with love and happiness. But always remember there will be sorrow and tears too. The girl didn't want to listen to her friends but maybe sometimes listening to those who loves us and truly care about us isn't a bad thing. Those who point out our flaws that we don't want to hear or admit are usually the ones who really care and don't want our lives to end in ruin. We all lose ourselves at some point but it's always up to us to decide whether we want to run to God and let him welcome us with open arms or if we want to walk down a dark path. Which will it be for you?