"Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity." — Ecclesiastes 1:2 (ESV)
The closer I get to God, the less it becomes about me.
How much of our lives have been spent trying to earn the attention and approval of others? Whether it's in how we dress, how we speak, or how we present ourselves online, so often it's a pursuit rooted in ego. We chase compliments, validation, and admiration—all in the name of self-image.
I’m not saying we shouldn’t take care of ourselves or present our best. But if the motivation is to be seen, praised, or envied—then we’ve missed the point.
One way I’ve learned to appreciate myself in a healthy, grounded way is by seeing myself through God's eyes. Is this about me, or is this about Him? Who truly loves me more—this ever-changing world, or the unchanging love of God?
When you seek the Kingdom of God first and always, something shifts. You realize your confidence doesn’t need to be built on looks, status, or applause. True confidence comes from alignment with Him. And in that alignment, you’re finally free from vanity.
