Do you know what God has called you to do in this life? Many wrestle with attempting to discern God’s will, but it’s not as hidden or mysterious as many presume. One thing we know for certain is nowhere in God’s Word does He call you to be successful. That should take a load of pressure off you. Let the rest of the world pursue fame, wealth, and notoriety, but that is not what God has called you to.
His calling is to a different mindset that has nothing to do with the things the culture tells you that you need (1 John 2:15–17). In the same way that our struggle is not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12), neither is our race against flesh and blood (1 Corinthians 9:24–25). Our calling is to surrender, not to compete (Matthew 16:24–25).