I believe that we are called to break up the norm.
What?
that's right, you heard me. That easy, comfortable living just has to go. I was thinking tonight about what my future might just look like and realizing that I believe that I was called to a life that is lived outside of what most would call the 'norm' or 'socially acceptable'. I'm a college drop-out, starting up beauty school soon, my hair has been every color of the rainbow and I consider a life traveling the world and living simply among all kinds of people something truly amazing. Listening to others stories, having tears brought to your eyes by seeing those who have had to be brave too many times. Appreciating the beauty of God's original art that is nature. Now that I've said all this I really feel like I'm a possible hippie in the making..haha.
But beyond all of this for me personally, we are all called to an unconventional life in a way. If you are a Christian, Jesus never said 'ok, so here's the plan. I want you to go out and get a 9-5 job, get married, have 3 kids and head to church every sunday. Yup that should be about it, have fun! See you at the end.' No. He called us to love himself with everything in us, and secondly to love his people. That may not mean the same journey to you that it means for me, but it DOES mean that we need to get out of our routines. Spending more time with God than what you think you can fit into your busy schedule. Being a servant to your coworkers or boss. Loving on those people that irritate the crap out of you. You don't have to be a missionary in Zimbabwe, but if you profess having a relationship with Christ than you do have to get a little crazy, possibly radical to some people. It's what we're called to do. If you don't look out of place you're probably not doing it right.
Think about it. Then try some reevaluating. I am.
I guess what I'm saying is don't get caught up in the 'american dream'. There's much more to it than that. None of us are going to be perfect at it, but then that's where Jesus comes in.
