Normal: conforming to a type, standard or regular
pattern. A form or standard.
2 Do not be conformed to this world,[a] but be transformed by the renewal
of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God,
what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2
Conform: to be similar or identical; to give the
same shape, outline or contour.
13For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a]
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14
The world defines normal a specific way, seeking for
all to conform to a set standard or regular pattern. What is that anyway? The world rides a roller coaster of “normal’. An instruction manual does not exist on how
to be a normal human.
Popularity rules in the world; therefore, anyone not
conforming or agreeing with popularity is deemed abnormal. The key areas of judgement for normalcy:
fashion, body size, political stance, hairstyle, etc. All these measures include outward appearance
or actions.
7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his
appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For
the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward
appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
God sees potential.
The world sees unworthy. Gods
knows the outcome. The world knows only
the present. God utilizes our past to
complete His plan for us. The world
condemns our past and limits our future.
Popularity disappoints! Conforming to the normal of this broken world
stalls the plans of God. I worked for
years to be “normal” without any success.
I did not fit in or measure up to the popular standard of beauty or the
busy social life. I always said the
wrong thing, dressed out of style or missed the mark to be ‘cool’. Years of working to fit in the world’s mold
damaged my spirit, sent me running down a path further away from my Savior and
wasted a lot of my time.
Thankfully, God provides instruction on how to
follow Him, live as He intended and build His Kingdom. Your normal is specific to your plan and
purpose this side of Heaven. My normal varies
from yours. Thankfully our Creator
selected each of us individually, uniquely providing features and
characteristics to fulfill His plan. This
broken world diligently works to steal your uniqueness. Stand firm on God’s Truth.
I am abnormal by the world’s standards. I am working on acceptance of such
truth. By reading His Truth, I gain a
glimpse of a bigger purpose than ‘fitting in’ this broken world. I am here for God and I am noticing He thinks
I am stronger than this world deems me.
Working diligently to follow the normal of this
world leads to misery. Following Jesus leads
to joy, purpose and love. Let’s start a
new day being abnormal, going the different path and living our unique purpose
in life. You were wonderfully made. Nothing about you is a mistake. Use the uniqueness knitted together by our
Creator to build His Kingdom.
Love to each of you. . .
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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