THE WORLD LIED TO US. DON’T LET IT DESTROY YOU.
They used to be our teen idols, now, even their fans barely recognize them.
What happened?
Fame happened. Pressure happened. The lie of “do whatever makes you happy” happened.
We watched them glow up, now we’re watching them fade out. And if you’re not careful, you’ll follow the same path.
This isn’t a post to mock Justin Bieber or Jaden Smith. It’s a call to wake up, before your own light dies chasing applause that doesn’t last.
No one talks about what happens after the cameras turn off.
After the party.
After the plastic smile.
After the likes stop.
After the followers move on.
Some of you are losing your souls just trying to be seen. Losing your peace to keep up appearances. Losing your joy in the pursuit of “freedom” that’s actually slavery in disguise.
I’m not speaking as someone who's above you. I'm a young priest. I know what it feels like to want to be somebody. But I’m here to tell you: none of it will ever be enough.
Not the fashion.
Not the fame.
Not the money.
Not the followers.
Not the sex.
Not the weed.
Not the fake “deep” spirituality.
You think it’s freedom but it’s bondage.
Let me tell you what lasts:
Peace with God.
Knowing who you are when the noise stops.
Being real with yourself and your Creator.
Holiness that doesn’t need filters.
You were made for more than going viral.
You were made for more than impressing people who don’t even know your real name. You were made to be whole not just popular.
So before you lose yourself trying to become who the world wants, Ask yourself: what will be left of me when the spotlight fades?
Come back to God.
Talk to Him.
Cry if you have to.
Repent.
Start over.
That’s freedom.
