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✝️ QUESTION OF THE WEEK
From Jordan, 17 — Phoenix, Arizona
February 11, 2026
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“Hi Pastor James. I’m nervous even writing this because I don’t want people to think I’m dramatic or ungrateful.

I’m 17, and I feel like I’m constantly comparing myself to everyone online. Social media makes it seem like everyone my age already knows who they are, what they believe, what career they’re pursuing, and how to be confident about it. Meanwhile, I feel confused most days.

I struggle with anxiety, especially at night. I worry about college, student debt, whether I’ll find a good job, and if I’ll disappoint my family. Sometimes I scroll for hours and end up feeling worse about myself. I know it’s not healthy, but it’s hard to stop.

I still believe in God, but I don’t always feel close to Him. Is something wrong with me for feeling this insecure and uncertain? How do I deal with anxiety and comparison without feeling ashamed?”
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Hi Jordan — first, thank you for your honesty. There are thousands of young people who feel exactly what you described but don’t have the courage to say it out loud.

Let me say this clearly: nothing is “wrong” with you.

You are growing up in a world that never turns off. Your generation faces constant comparison, nonstop information, economic uncertainty, and pressure to define your identity before you’ve even had time to discover it. That is heavy.

✨ Comparison is a thief — it steals joy and distorts reality.
✨ Anxiety does not mean your faith is weak.
✨ Feeling uncertain at 17 is not failure — it’s normal development.

Social media shows highlight reels, not the hidden battles. Most of the “confident” people you see are also figuring things out in private.

When anxiety rises, try this simple prayer:

“Lord, quiet my mind. Help me remember that I don’t have to solve my entire future today. Guide my next step and anchor my identity in You, not in comparison.”

And practically:
• Limit late-night scrolling.
• Replace comparison with gratitude.
• Talk to someone you trust about what you’re feeling.
• If anxiety feels overwhelming, seeking professional help is wisdom, not weakness.

Your worth is not determined by followers, grades, acceptance letters, or how fast you have life mapped out.

You are 17. You are allowed to be growing.
God is not disappointed in you — He is walking with you.

The future does not need to be fully visible for you to move forward in faith.

Stay steady. Stay honest. Stay hopeful.
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