Me: I like quirky things with character that remind me to give joy back to God just as I am.
Them: Prove it.
Me:
I mean, LOOK AT HIM.
It’s OK to have character that makes God smile
I’ve posted before about how if something gives you a little happiness, let yourself have the thing, even if other people might think it’s weird. This is one of those things for me. But every time I look at THIS thing, I think, “To God, I am such a goofy frog.” And I have to remember that no matter how dumpy or durpy I might feel, God doesn’t see me that way. He just snickers, smiles, and says, “I like that one. She has character.”
What were you made to stand out for?
For many reasons, I’ve done the whole, “Why did you make me this way?” game with God (Isaiah 45:9-10). There have been many times when I didn’t want to be a dumpy frog. I wanted to be a swan, or maybe I’d settle for being even a pretty duck. But I can tell you, when I was poking around in Goodwill looking for a super simple shelf, there were a million things there. A veritable smorgasbord of knickknacks and toys and the usual stuff you’ll find while thrifting. And THIS GUY was sitting in the corner, and all of a sudden, I saw his FACE. He was just so flipping cheery. I couldn’t help but pay attention to it because of all the durpy-ness.
So, now I ask God a very different question. It’s not “Why did you make me this way?” as a lament and desire to be something I’m not. It’s “What did you make me to stand out for?”
Because the reality is, I DO stand out, whether I like it or not. I cannot help but draw attention, even when I’m just minding my business in the corner. Some people will look over and automatically pull the rejection ripcord because they don’t feel comfortable with difference. But not everyone will. And I can talk to the people who don’t.
So can you.
The way you draw attention might be different than the way I draw it. But you are made as you are for a reason. So, when God enjoys how quirky you are, don’t be a downer. Just smile back and ask what you’re supposed to do for Him today.