Trying to be someone awesome. Trying to accomplish something that catches others’ attention. Trying to live up to others’ hopes for you.
There will always be someone trying to talk you into their version of greatness. Don’t buy it. It’s all hype and propaganda. You’ll never quite match up, and chasing the ghosts of notoriety will only leave you feeling tired and joyless.
Try to be someone true. Try to accomplish something meaningful, even if obscure and simple. Try to live up to God’s hopes for you.
It turns out that his hopes for you are remarkably ordinary, doable, and joyful.
