Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. 1 Samuel 15:24

Peer pressure. So often we feel the pressure to follow the crowd and not pursue our individual belief and convictions. Living by God's standards takes courage and belief that His way is best. The worlds ways are always counter to His ways. They lead you down a path of self destruction. For example, how many Christian musicians do you know who have overdosed on drugs or killed them self because they felt like their life had no purpose. Sadly this is a common occurrence in the secular world of music.  Many great performers have died an early death because of the world's deception. 

Living by your personal beliefs and convictions will oftentimes find you alone. That's ok. It's better to stand alone and survive than to walk with the deceived as they fall into plunder. When you separate yourself from the world, you allow more of God's presence in your life. He will not stand next to sin and disobedience. The value of obedience is worth more than anything the world has to offer. 

Maybe today you have allowed the world's pressures to push you into behaviors unbecoming of a child of God. If you want to be truly blessed, step away and ask God to help right your fleshly vessel so you can sail towards the light and away from darkness. Nothing good happens in the darkness. Seek after Him and His ways will bring everlasting peace and joy. God bless.