Ontario, Sept 9, 2020: International pop star Justin Bieber has once again opened up about his Christian faith, declaring that he seeks to “walk in the plans God has” for him.
On Instagram, the 26-year-old Canadian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist recalled how his values became skewed after rising to global stardom at a young age, and explained how he had to shift some of his priorities in order to start loving others well.
“I came from a small town in Stratford, Ontario Canada. I didn’t have material things and was never motivated by money or fame I just loved music,” he wrote. “But as I became a teenager I let my insecurities and frustrations dictate what I put my value in. My values slowly started to change. Ego and power started to takeover and my relationships suffered because of it.”
Bieber added that he desired “healthy relationships” and wants to be “motivated by truth and love.”
“I want to be aware of my blind spots and learn from them!” he wrote. “I want to walk in the plans God has for me and not try and do it on my own! I want to give up my selfish desires daily so I can be a good husband and future dad! I’m grateful that I can walk with Jesus as he leads the way.”
Many responded to Bieber with words of encouragement. “Well said,” replied former NFL star Tom Brady. “Always learning and growing.”
His mother, Pattie, simply replied: “I love you so much,”
Entertainment journalist Jason Kennedy added: “So impressed with your transparency, always rooting for you and Hailey.”
Last month, Bieber got baptized alongside his wife, Hailey, while boating on a lake with their pastor, Judah Smith.
Discovered at age 13 by talent manager Scooter Braun after he had watched his YouTube cover song videos, Bieber was signed to RBMG Records in 2008. With Bieber’s debut EP My World, released in late 2009, Bieber became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
At 16 years old, Bieber released his debut studio album My World 2.0 in 2010, which contained the hit single “Baby.” The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, making Bieber the youngest solo male act to top the chart in 47 years. Bieber had quickly established himself as a teen idol. Following his debut album and promotional tours, he released his 3D biopic-concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, which was a box office success.
Bieber’s next album, Under the Mistletoe (2011), became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. In the years following the release of Believe (2012), Bieber faced several controversies for his rebellious nature, including run-ins with the law internationally.
at the age of 25, Bieber became the youngest solo artist to achieve seven number-one albums in the US. With sales of over 150 million records, Bieber is one of the world’s best-selling music artists. He has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award, 15 American Music Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, two Brit Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, a record 21 MTV Europe Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards.
Time magazine named Bieber one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2011. He was included on Forbes’ list of the top ten most powerful celebrities in the world, in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2016, Bieber became the first artist to surpass 10 billion total video views on Vevo.
Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, at St Joseph’s Hospital, and was raised in Stratford, Ontario. He is the only child of Jeremy Jack Bieber and Pattie Mallette, who were never married. Mallette’s mother Diane and stepfather Bruce helped her raise her son. Bieber’s ancestry includes French-Canadian, Irish, English, Scottish, and German.
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