I think the phrase I hated the most growing up was "there is something special about you". Sounds weird right? Honestly I spent most of my childhood hearing prophetic like phrases telling me of the wonders I would do on the Earth and how God wanted to "use" me. Truth is I DIDN'T WANT ANY PARTS OF THAT!!!
I met God young. My parents made sure I knew about Jesus and my faith was pretty strong. My rebellion was strong too. I liked God, I thought I loved Him but what I didnt want was for Him to use me. I just wanted to be regular. Get away with the things that others did and use the gifts...