As I grow older, life seems to get more and more intense. Now I can finally understand why the older generation used to tell us “chileee, don’t be in a rush to get older.” Being an adult brings great responsibility, it opens up more truths about the people we thought we knew, including ourselves. It forces you to make sound decisions daily, because just ONE wrong choice can completely ruin our lives. As a child, when we did wrong, we got a slap on the wrist and sent on our way. As an adult, the consequences of our actions can become much more intense. That’s why it’s so important to be sober minded and to be led by the spirit when making choices. Not just in tough situations, but in ALL situations. With the painful truths that comes with growing older, sometimes it puts us in a place of “uncertainty.” Uncertain of who we really are, uncertain of what’s to come, uncertain of whether or not we’re even on the “right track” in life. It puts us in a constant battle within ourselves, because sometimes it seems as though the more we try to do “right,” the more it seems that something is still wrong. The reality of it all is that anytime you take a step towards being a better you, you’re ALWAYS on the right track. Social media and society will really turn the pressure up once you get to a certain age in life. At 16, you’re expected to drive, at 18 they expect you to have a COMPLETE plan for your future, at 25 they expect you to be into your career, and by 30 they expect you to be married with at least 2 kids, a homeowner, have a 750 credit score, and have your own business on top of everything else! When those expectations that society places on us aren’t met, it makes us feel less than those who may have met those guidelines. It stirs up many different emotions within us that can lead to depression or the feeling of  “worthlessness.” That feeling of inadequacy stops NOW! The reality of it all is that not everyone’s life plan will be the same! That’s why God created us as individuals. Even twins are born at different times, whether it’s one minute apart or hours! God created us all with different purposes for our existence here on earth. And although some people may have accomplished some of the same things, their journey to get to their destination was different. The goal is to become the person that GOD wants us to be, NOT SOCIETY and definitely not people on social media. Today, I encourage you to seek God’s will for your life and ask him to reveal to you what your purpose is in life, then ACT ON IT! Some of you may notice that the very things that you have unsuccessfully been working towards, are in-fact NOT in God’s plan for your life. Never in life will you be able to fit the shoes of someone else’s purpose. Once you realize this and accept this hard truth, you will finally be able to get to know the REAL you, and walk in your TRUE calling.