Dr. Eric Thomas on Giving Glory to God and Embracing Your Assignment

The Dangers of Seeking External Validation

• ⚠️ Many people seek external validation through material possessions and designer brands because they don't feel good enough about themselves.
• 💡 True contentment comes from within, not from what you wear or own, as exemplified by the story of ET's wife and her license plate.
• 🎯 Chasing fame and external approval can lead to wasted potential and unhappiness, even with financial success.

Understanding God's Role in Success

• 🙏🏾 It's crucial to give glory to God for achievements, rather than attributing success to material possessions, cars, or money.
• 🔑 True success is a tool God uses to fulfill His purposes, not a personal achievement to be hoarded.
• 🚀 Understanding God's role helps in discerning what you truly want from life and aligning your actions with divine will.

The Power of the Assignment

• 🎯 Jesus's first miracle, turning water into wine, was a simple assignment that revealed His glory, not a grand display of power.
• 🌟 The focus should be on fulfilling your assigned task with dedication, rather than seeking fame or audience approval.
• 📈 Over-delivering on your assignment, even if it seems small, is what attracts genuine followers and leads to true elevation.

Fame vs. Assignment

• 🎭 Fame without purpose is demonic and leads to self-worship, whereas fame that comes as a byproduct of fulfilling an assignment is a responsibility from God.
• 🤝 The people who truly support you are those who help you with your assignment, not the strangers you try to impress online.
• 🌟 True elevation comes from aligning with God's will and fulfilling your divine assignment, not from seeking validation from other humans.

Embracing God's Will

• 🕊️ The ultimate goal is to align your will with God's will, recognizing that His plans are for prosperity and purpose.
• 💧 Start with the water – embrace the small, seemingly insignificant assignments God gives you, as they are the foundation for greater things.
• ❤️ Love your assignment and the people involved, and allow fame to come naturally as God ordains it, rather than chasing it.