Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
You have a powerful calling that God planned for you before you even came onto this earth. Deep down, there is a part of you that knows you are capable of fulfilling the dreams in your heart and creating a ripple effect by living as a positive example for others. Yet, the world has taught you that age and experience determine spiritual maturity, the ability to lead, or powerful influence, resulting in you defining your worth against the metrics society has bestowed upon you or halting you from ever beginning. However, God has commissioned you with the responsibility and privilege of being a light for other believers, and the more you deny your inherent greatness, the less of His glory can shine through you into this world.
Oftentimes, we allow the limiting beliefs of others to be cast over our capabilities. We let the projections of others dictate how we show up in this world, how we present ourselves, what we create and what we share. We allow the fears of others to become our own, hindering us from fully stepping into the purpose He designed for us. Yet, when we fully embrace the gifts God has given us—through our actions and behaviors in daily life—and ignore the opinions, projections and limiting beliefs of others, we focus on our own spiritual growth in ways that inspire others to do the same.
When we lead by example—through speech, conduct, love, faith and purity—we become vessels of His light for others to follow. We then create a ripple effect of living in the image God intended for all of us, and through that consistent character we build authentic influence over time. We stop seeking human validation and instead feel confident in the divine calling that came from God. By showing up as our authentic selves, we inspire others to do the same—and from that place, the world is infused with more of God’s love and light, creating a world where we are all deeply rooted in our individual purposes and callings.
