American sitcoms feed on a hidden desire within the human soul, everyone wants to be somebody. This sense of desperation often causes young people to force the issue, pretending to be someone on television rather than come to grips with reality. As a result, immaturity extends into the twenty somethings, seeking approval instead of developing the person inside.
The group Thousand Foot Krutch sings about this topic in their song Be Somebody, appearing on their 2012 album The End is Where We Begin. These lyrics indirectly mention the apostle Paul’s image of a boy looking into a mirror, hoping to grow out of childish ways, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12. Like anything in life, change takes time, especially if ignorance, peer pressure or rebellion lead you down a path you didn’t want to follow.
The Bible provides an alternative road for those who seek a greater meaning and higher purpose in life. Psalm 1:1-3 paints a picture of an evergreen tree, staying green year long, not changing colors like a chameleon to blend into their environment. Jesus offers a fresh start, John 8:10-11, as long as you are willing to leave your life of sin. If you truly want a legacy, to be somebody beyond your wildest imagination, your first step is to become born again, John 3:3-5. The choice is yours.
by Jay Mankus
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