Calling All Normal People

People like to be labeled, they like to be known for certain things. Some people are proud to be Geeks and Nerds (I hear the phrase nerd addiction a lot) Women like to be known for wearing their babies, and eating organic, paleo, or sugar free. Many people follow the trends that movie stars and music stars set, in hair, clothing, makeup, attitude, etc... Others like to be known for not owning a T.V. , homeschooling, and gardening.  So what is normal?

I've noticed recently that the generation around me doesn't have it's own style. There is a big break in setting a trend as everyone chooses a different generation to dress like. There is no one particular hairstyle, suit type, shoe brand, dress length, etc... So what is normal? 

I live in the Bible belt of America where a church can be found on every corner, street, and intersection. Maybe even two or three. Sometimes more than one of a single denomination. Some people go to one faithfully, some go to a few different ones to utilize their services, some people don't go at all, and some attend "part time". So what is normal? 

I have some neighbors who talk to me in passing, others who come and sit awhile and talk my ear off, others who are so busy we never see each other and others that simply ignore or avoid me. So what is normal? 

Most people try to live the "American Dream" because that's patriotic, that's unifying, that's livin' life! If everyone just lived toward the goal of living peacefully, morally, happily that would be normal. Right?  - No it's selfish! The American Dream is selfish, trying to find "normal" is selfish. There is no normal, there is no perfect life, there is no complete acceptance in this world. Follow the life of Christ in the New Testament. He didn't label himself or not label himself, He didn't  attempt to be trendy or untrendy, He didn't try to be normal or not normal. Jesus focused on one mission, one aspect of life that required every other aspect to follow along. Christ preached the gospel, He focused on the mission His Father had sent Him to do. He sought out "sick" people who needed to be healed by the Word of God and then he healed them. He didn't ask if they accepted Him, He didn't take time scrutinize their life and wardrobe, entertainment choices, etc... He simply came in, declared God, and moved on. He didn't worry what they thought about Him, and He didn't stop to consider how He should view them. So what is Normal? 

There is no normal. What is Right? What is the vast hole our world is trying to fill? What is lost in the archives of selfishness? Being proclaimers of eternity. Focusing on spreading the Good News, Reaching out to the confused, the broken, the depressed, the dying. Getting in the face of the selfish, the wanderer, the rich, the pleasure seeker, the careless.

What did you do today that expanded the knowledge of heaven? What did you do this week that caused more rejoicing in heaven? What have you done this year that would cause God to be pleased with you?

Sarah