What matters in life is not so much what happens to us, but what happens in us
You don't bring glory or pleasure to God by hiding your abilities or by trying to be someone else. You only bring him enjoyment by being you.
Knowing you're a child of the creator of the universe changes everything.
We receive God's grace by humbly admitting that we need it.
Don't worry about what you don't have if you do have faith!
The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.