Thought of the day...

So, I will start off saying that in no way am I putting down the person who said this. I will not even quote the person.

Today someone told me that, "___________ was in style this year." (You can fill in the blank here with whatever you like.) The question that popped in my head later in the day was, "Who said it was in style this year?" then, "Who determines what is actually in style and who gave them that authority?"

Why is it that most people worry so much about being in style? I myself have fallen into the trap of wanting to be in style and I'm not sure why. There have definitely been times that I just didn't like a style and didn't give into the pressure of everyone having it. Personally, I think I really have to like the "thing" to get it, do it, wear it. So, do I because it's the "in" thing or because everyone else has it? I think it's usally that I really like it.

I think the authority in my life of what's in style would probably be peers. I'm not so worried about the stars, I don't keep track of anyone in particular. But I have heard of people who follow specific people or city trends. I think sometimes we get caught up in what other people think of us and we are too worried about pleasing others instead of focusing on God and what He wants for us. God provides. He provides what we need if we can trust in Him. I know that I forget that at times, but He always reminds me.

What do you feel like you do? Get it, do it, wear it, because it's "in" or because you really like it?
Who do you think has the authority on what's in style? Are you worried about what others think of you?