If you’re familiar with Wicked, you know Glinda… Ga-Linda? and her take on transformation: a makeover, a little charm, and a whole lot of social influence.
And let’s be honest—social media today isn’t much different. Chasing visibility, measuring worth in likes and follows, curating the perfect image. We live in a world obsessed with being seen.
But what if we’ve been looking for validation in all the wrong places?
The Popularity Trap
Glinda’s version of success is all about perception—how others see her, how she presents herself, and how she can influence those around her. And in the age of Instagram and TikTok, that mindset is more relevant than ever.
Look, I don’t care about posting my lunch or taking bathroom mirror selfies, but even without trying, it’s easy to get caught up in how we’re perceived. It’s natural to want to be noticed, to feel like what we share matters.
But here’s the truth: We don’t need to chase popularity—because we are already fully seen and known by God.
You Are Already Seen
The world tells us we have to be noticed to matter, but God says, I see you.
He created you. He knows everything about you. He calls you beloved, known, cherished, and adored.
You don’t have to prove yourself. You don’t have to chase influence. You don’t have to be noticed to be significant.
Redefining Influence
Jesus had no social media, yet His influence changed history. His impact wasn’t about visibility—it was about obedience.
So, in a world that tells us to build a platform, what would it look like to trust that God has already given us purpose?
To live knowing that we are already seen, already loved, already chosen—no platform required?
Because in a world obsessed with being noticed, the greatest freedom comes in knowing we are already fully seen by the One who matters most.
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