The crux of this very brief post is the above picture and quote from Francis Chan, renowned Christian, pastor, missionary, and author. I want you to marinate on it. Lest one think the quote lacks biblical foundation, please consider Matt. 16:26.
This is a needed post for the Western, American, income-driven, education-oriented, proud capitalistic individual. Yet, it’s also needed for the one who isn’t any of those things.
Ask yourself, what drives you? What are you known by? What centers your world? Then ask yourself, “Does it really matter?” That is, does it matter in an authentic and lasting way? This doesn’t mean someone can’t pursue a vocation or life as a lawyer, biologist, music artist, celebrity, professional athlete, or even the President of the United States, but it does mean that it’s possible to be quite successful in all these areas and still do something that doesn’t really matter.
Perhaps it’s time for a fresh perspective.