Normal vs. Abnormal

Two weeks. 

I've been back home for two weeks and I already miss the sounds, smells, tastes, and touch of the place and friends of far away.  

Missing. Learning. Growing. 

One of the many things that I have gained from experiencing another culture and leaving what's familiar is that the "bubble" I have always lived in -- it bursts.   Quickly, what we think is normal, is most often....abnormal.  Things that once looked like deserved blessings, don't seem like necessities anymore. 

 (*No, I'm not going to sell everything and move away...) 

But it definitely gives you new eyes, and new perspective on life.

I met people who have nothing, but have joy. 

I met people who have left their home land, but cling to the cross they have found in their new home.

I met people who have no food, very little clothing and possessions, but want to still give all they had through service or smiles.

Doesn't it seem, abnormal, to think this way?

Wait.  

Maybe this is normal.

Maybe we are abnormal.  

Maybe we hoard and want, when we should give and be satisfied.

Maybe we think blessings come in houses, cars, children, jobs, hobbies and wealth, when blessings should come from, in and through Him.

Maybe we think we need (and deserve) more than Jesus, when we truly didn't deserve His grace in the first place, yet were given it anyway.

Maybe, just maybe.......

we are the ones that have it all backwards.  

"God is most glorified in us, 

when we are most satisfied in Him." 

- John Piper

 Praying for satisfaction in Him and Him alone.