Sadie Robertson Huff’s life was impacted by stardom from a young age, and she had to choose what to do with the platform God had given her. Like so many celebrities, she could have kept chasing fame.
However, she found her bullseye—to be a sister and a friend to millions of other females. Today, her ministry—Live Original—is impacting the lives of women around the world.
A God-Given Platform
Whether you’re an influencer or just follow one, Sadie reminds us that we all have a God-given platform. The question is, “What is your bullseye?”
Even you can leverage what God has given you to impact the lives of others right where you are.
I’m from West Monroe, Louisiana. I’m actually from Calhoun, Louisiana, which puts me even more in the boondocks. We lived right across from a chicken farm, with very small town vibes.
Whenever I was young, I always loved Jesus. My family loved Jesus. That was just naturally a part of my life. I was really little, though, and very intrigued by God and the Bible in a way that I feel was kind of unique to a child.
I would ask my mom really deep questions about God, and she would be like, “Why is this kid asking me all these questions?” I would even preach on our countertop. There are videos of me doing that.
Sadie Robertson Huff on Faith and Identity
People would come up to me and ask, “Are you Willie’s daughter?” They didn’t really know who I was. Then in my junior year of high school, I got asked to be on “Dancing with the Stars,” and that’s when my life changed.
All of a sudden, it wasn’t like I was Willie’s daughter. I’m Sadie, and who am I? It was the big question. I had so many people telling me who I was and what I should be and what I should do.
That was a time that I really had to get with the Lord and be like, “Who do You say I am? What have You called me to do?” Because a lot of my life on paper seemed like it was going awesome. But personally, that was the hardest time of my life.
I got asked to speak at places with my brother because we were the “Duck Dynasty” kids, and I did not like that. I hated speaking publicly. I was so scared of it.
My brother was super funny, and so he would talk mostly, and I would just be awkward in the corner. People don’t believe me, but I seriously was so uncomfortable that the first place I spoke, they asked for their money back.
The heart behind Live Original was based on a profound moment of prayer. I remember the first time I ever felt God speak to me. He said, “I’m not calling you to be famous. I’m calling you to be a sister and a friend to those who don’t have one.”
That line, that word from God, has been the guiding principle for everything I do. It freed me because it didn’t scare me like fame did. It’s not about being famous. It’s just about being a sister and a friend.
What is Your Bullseye?
Whether you’re an influencer or just follow one, Sadie reminds us that we all have a God-given platform. The question is, “What is your bullseye?” Even you can leverage what God has given you to impact the lives of others right where you are. Continue reading for highlights from this episode of the Even You podcast, or watch the full interview with Sadie Robertson Huff below.
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