Hip to be square

What color is the sky in your world? Do you zig instead of zag? Are you able to see things, people and situations around you a little differently than others? If so, it doesn’t make you unusual, it makes you unique, one of a kind and special (Ephesians 2:10). As a child, finding your place and “fitting in” meant acceptance and survival. Being part of the pack brought comfort and security. The same can be said for knowing who God is and how He works in our lives (Jeremiah 33:6). Growing up in a small town might narrow the scope of one’s vision, but it doesn’t guarantee narrow-mindedness. Conversely, being raised in the city might increase one’s exposure, but it doesn’t guarantee infinite wisdom. There is amazing power to be found in those “eureka” moments when we suddenly see the light and gain an additional measure of awareness, comprehension and understanding (Job 32:8). Rather than waste time worrying about how we are perceived or what others may think, we should celebrate our individuality and recognize that what may seem exciting and out-there to some is just as important as what may seem routine and regular to others. Marching to a different drum doesn’t condemn you to an unfulfilling life. It’s how you live it that matters most.