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Have you ever felt like the whole world is against you? I think we all feel that way at one time or another. I have struggled with depression. It’s a nasty, joy-sucking malady. During a few of my nastier bouts, I truly felt alone, like the whole world was against me. But that was only in my own mind. Nothing could have been further from the truth. My wife, my family, my friends were all pulling for me. Most of them didn’t even know I was suffering. Many who suffer from depression are very good at hiding it. At least, they think they are. I guess the reason for me telling you this is to let you know that even when you think the whole world is against you, you’re wrong. God has put people in your life who love you and care about you deeply. Remember, God is always for you.

My friend, you have been put here for a purpose. In fact, you are holding this book in your hand for a purpose. God has a plan for your life, and that plan is not a small plan. God wants great things for you! In saying this, I feel it necessary to offer some perspective. The world’s definition of “great” may differ wildly with God’s definition of “great.” Too often, we think in terms of the world’s definition. We think that “great” means getting noticed - noticed by the world, of course. But the truly great things we will accomplish on this earth are things that are noticed by God, things the world may never see.

Let me give a quick example: Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa was known the world over. We all know about how she inspired millions of people and built hospitals and orphanages and founded an order of nuns who have helped countless souls. But if you asked Mother Teresa about the great things she had done, I’m certain that none of those things would have crossed her lips. She would probably tell you the greatest things she did were things like holding the hand of a person dying of malnutrition in the street. Or comforting a victim of AIDS. Or reminding someone of how much God loves them. Things that were never noticed by folks with cameras and microphones.

Yes, God has great things in store for you. Let’s always remember to use God’s definition of greatness. Stop comparing yourself to others. Because just like you, the plan that God has for your life is unique. Nobody else’s plan is like yours, and your plan is like nobody else’s.

For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the LORD,

plans for your welfare, not for woe! plans to give you a future full of hope.

Jeremiah 29:11