"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart..." (Jeremiah 1:5)
In context, this verse is referring to Jeremiah's call to be a prophet. However, it also points out something very important about God's character: He does not make mistakes. Even before you were in existence, He thought about you and planned out your unique personality and characteristics. He also gave you a destiny which only you can fulfill. Granted, your calling won't be to become a prophet. However, it may be to become a graphic designer, a preacher, a chemist, or a professional video gamer. To find out what your calling is, pray, read scripture, and seek godly counsel. Now, by godly counsel, I don't mean that you should go to the close-minded Pharisee club who will shoot down what you want to do just because it doesn't fit their bullcrap traditions. You're better off ignoring those people completely. I mean that you should seek pastors and elders with a strong, genuine faith who truly want to see you grow in Christ.
When I was in school, I was always taught to be myself, no matter what. However, there was one thing that I had to learn the hard way: the majority of people don't want to accept you for who you are. They want to mold you into what they want you to be, and if it means crushing your spirit in the process, so be it. Now listen, it feels good to have the approval of others, so the pressure to conform to their expectations will be strong. That being said, what price will you pay for their approval? Is it even worth it?
"What
good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their
soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?" (Matthew 16:26)
Do you really want to give up all of your God-given hopes and dreams to appease some jerk or witch who doesn't like you anyway? Do yourself a big favor and say NO!!!! God created you in His own image, and loves you so much that He thought you were worth the death of His Son. So just be yourself. Not the watered-down, weenie version that you present to the world when you are afraid of rejection. Be the 100% pure, all-natural, no preservatives, one and only you that Christ came back from the dead to save! God wants you as you are! Come to Him!
