Faithforteens

I am assuming that you are not physically a reptile, since you are reading this post. But are you acting like one?

Chameleons change colors to blend in with their surroundings. They do not want to stand out. They hide in their surroundings, attempting to be invisible. Do we do the same thing?

Blending in may not seem like a bad thing. After all, you do not want to draw attention for the wrong reasons. But sometimes you need to stand out. As Christians, we are not supposed to be like the world.

This world is not our home. We are called to live set apart for God. We are not made to live like the world does. Our calling is higher. Earth is only our temporary home.

If you look at many of the people who the world respects, are they truly happy? Or are they so focused on chasing happiness that they never are satisfied?

If you only focus on yourself, either in a belittling or a prideful way, you are not going to have a life that matters. You are called to live for Christ.

Christians should be different. We should be the ones who love others, not the ones who do what everyone else does. Because the world is not loving. We all have experienced the brokenness. Christians should bring healing. We should focus on bringing Christ’s love to others, not on trying to gain popularity or fit in. (Not to mention that popularity is really hard to achieve and keep.)

Embrace your identity. You can stand out. You were made for more. I know the feeling of just wanting to fit in, but it is like chasing the wind.

Don’t be a chameleon. You do not have to completely change your personality to make others respect you. You are perfectly made. This does not mean that you will not be made fun of for following Christ. But Christians are called to be different. We have eternal rewards.

Different.

They use it as in insult,

But I don’t care.

‘Cause I walk differently

I think differently

I am different

Behind the times

A rebel

In my own world

They try to label me

But they miss one word

Christian.

Fully devoted

On fire for Christ.

Born again.

Child of God.

I am different

Counter-cultural

I love unconditionally

I break for the broken

I have an identity

I will never fit in here

And that is okay.

‘Cause this isn’t my home

This is my training ground