EVEN IF YOU'RE DIFFERENT, GOD STILL HAS A PLAN FOR YOU

EVEN IF YOU'RE DIFFERENT, GOD STILL HAS A PLAN FOR YOU

Yesterday I attended a unique wedding. Apart from the fact that it was a Sunday wedding, what stood out was that both the bride and groom were born with albinism.

Look back to your childhood. What perception did the society have towards albinism? The way I remember it, society looked down on people with albinism, simply because they were different. After yesterday's wedding, however, it dawned on me that although this young couple looked different from most people, God's plan for them still came to pass. They have been to school, have good jobs, are active in church, and now they are married. In spite of all the negative vibes society may have had towards this couple, they have succeeded.

What am I driving at? We are all different, yes, but for some people, the differences can be a challenge. Below I will share some scriptures that will encourage you, your children and your friends who may differ from society's expectations.

Psalm 37:23-24 "The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand." (NLT)

The Lord delights in EVERY DETAIL! Nothing about you surprises him. After all, he created you! Parents with children who have learning difficulties or social challenges need to remind themselves that God delights in their children because he created them.

Note, also, that the Lord knows we are bound to stumble as we walk through life. He promises to be right there to hold our hands.

Psalm 139:16 "You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed." (NLT)

This verse encourages me when I can't figure out what is happening in my life. God saw every moment of my life before I was born. He knew that the present challenges would come along, and I would conquer each one.

The above verse from Psalm 139 reminds us that each one of us has a different path to follow. For example, my path is different from that of my brothers, my husband, and my children. Does that make us different? Yes! Do our differences exclude us from the plan of God? NO!

Sadly, society today exerts pressure on people who are different, making them feel like second-class citizens. Interestingly, most of us do not realize that we are all different in some way; it is just that some differences are more obvious than others.

This post is to encourage anyone who is feeling like they will never measure up to the standards of society. Remember that God created you, and if you take the time to seek his will concerning your life, his purpose for you will slowly become apparent. It doesn't matter what people say – God loves you and he has a purpose for your life.

Let me end with two of my favorite verses.

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (NLT)

Romans 8:28 "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."(NLT)

Have a great week!