My Life Is Average.

To the untrained eye, I am just an average person. I can't walk on water. I can't make myself invisible. I can't fly without a plane. I can't teleport. I can't make a fire with my hands. I can't jump off a building and land on my feet. I can't even do my own laundry. But am I really average?

I often wonder how people see me. Not always in a vain way,

although at times, it can turn into that.

But just in the sense of who they think I am. 

I treat them average, so why should they think I am any different?

I don't go out of my way for them, so doesn't that just make me like every other person?

I HATE THIS.

I hate that when the world looks at Christians, they just see a bunch of judgmental people who are trying to make their lives have meaning. (Not always. But often.)

I hate that when the world looks at Christians, they just see the world.

They hardly ever see Jesus.

I am an average person.

So how will people see Jesus in me?

How will the world see Jesus unless we show Him to them?

I want to leave a legacy.

How will they remember me?

Did I choose to love?

Did I point to you enough to make a mark on things?

I want to leave a offering.

A child of mercy and grace who blessed your name, unapologetically.

I want to leave a legacy.

-Nichole Nordeman

I want my life to reflect this song.

To leave a legacy. 

And not for myself.

That people will remember Jesus when they remember me.

Contrary to the ways of the world,

I DON'T want to be average.

I DON'T want to fit in.

I want to be different.

The way that Jesus was when He lived.

He was different.

He had joy.

And now we can rejoice for He lives in us!

I want to leave a legacy.

Now that you've read through my blog, you're probably like

"Rachel, I've heard this so many times before. It's nothing new."

If it's nothing new, 

than WHY AREN'T WE LIVING IT??????

So stop saying you will and just DO.

Let the spirit of the Lord direct your paths.

If you do, they will be SO not average.

Forever His,

Rachel