Confession: I live a lot of my life trying to meet the expectations of others.
Many people are heading back to school this time of year. I remember it as a time of hopeful expectations and also daunting expectations.
But here’s the thing: Often when it comes to expectations, it’s actually about me trying to meet what I think are the expectations of others.
It’s an endless, insane game. Have you ever played? 1. Guess at the expectations of someone else. 2. Try to meet it. 3. Fall short. 4. Kick yourself. 5. Rinse. Repeat.
How about putting away that game board and making another one?
Let’s all do the amazing and creative work that God has called us to.
And all those “expectations”? I don’t know. What would Mary Poppins do?