Have you ever walked off a stage, closed your phone after a flood of notifications, or finished a big project… and still felt strangely empty?

I have.

We live in a world obsessed with being seen—where likes, followers, and recognition often feel like the measure of our worth. Even as believers, we can subtly start chasing affirmation more than obedience, applause more than purpose.

But here’s the hard truth: applause fades. Quickly. What once gave us a rush eventually feels like it wasn’t enough. So we chase more. We compare more. We perform more. All while our souls slowly wither under the weight of trying to prove we’re enough.

This week, I wrote a blog that came from my own wrestle with this very thing:
“3 Signs You’re Living for Applause, Not Purpose”

It’s not about finger-pointing—it’s about heart-checking. About peeling back the layers of motivation and asking:

👉 Am I comparing myself to others instead of embracing my God-given identity?
👉 Do I fear being unnoticed more than I long to be faithful?
👉 Do I feel empty when the recognition ends?

Paul’s piercing words in Galatians 1:10 always stop me in my tracks:
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? … If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

That verse is a mirror.

It reminds us that while culture shouts for our attention and applause, Jesus whispers a better invitation: faithfulness in the quiet places, purpose in the mundane, and joy in being fully His.

In the blog, I dive into each of those signs with Scripture, reflection, and practical encouragement. You’ll meet Moses in his insecurity, Solomon in his regret, and Jesus in His quiet, hidden faithfulness. And more importantly, you’ll be reminded of your value—not in what you do or how others respond, but in who you are as God’s workmanship (Eph. 2:10).

Whether you’re a leader, a parent, a pastor, or just someone trying to keep up with the pace of life—this post is for you. Not to add more pressure, but to invite you to drop the pressure altogether and rest in eternal purpose.

Because at the end of it all, the applause of man will go silent. But the voice of the Father will remain. And if you live for Him now, you’ll hear the only words that will ever really matter:

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matt. 25:23)

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