Thoughts from a Random Mind

What exactly is “normal”? One definition is: “Conforming with, adhering to, or constituting a norm, standard, pattern, level, or type; typical.” Is normal a universal word; can it be defined the same in any and all situations? Or is it a subjective word; subjective meaning: “Based on a given person's experience, understanding, and feelings; personal or individual.”

I think it should be pretty obvious what the correct answer is. My definition of normal may be totally different than anyone else’s. I would venture to say that the vast majority of people in the world today would have differing meanings for the word “normal”.

I consider myself to be a relatively “normal” person based on God’s own assessment of mankind. I even line up pretty favorably to the societal meaning of “normal”. If I disagree with another person, who is right and who is wrong? Does it matter? Saying something is your opinion apparently gives you some sort of immunity for saying you’re wrong. 

So is being a Christian normal? Does it matter? Are all Christians weird? That’s easy. Of course not. Someone who believes different than you isn’t weird, they’re just different than you. 

Frankly, I’d rather not be labeled as “normal”. I want to be different than other folks. They may think I’m weird, but I’m just different than them. My likes and dislikes are different. What I watch and/or read is different. How I spend my spare time is different.  Fellow Christians, don’t strive to be “normal”, strive to be the absolute best version of yourself. How is that possible? Follow God’s lead. Read His word. Talk and listen to God. He knows how to reconstruct you from the inside out. Trust the Lord and seek His perfect will for your life. That’s not normal and that’s not weird; that’s exactly what God wants from you. 

            Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Note: Both definitions listed in this post are from the American Heritage Dictionary.