Peculiar But Chosen Tee

If you feel out of place, even in a group of friends, then it is because God has called and chosen you. The Bible says that we are not of this world, and because of this we feel a separation. I felt this way, especially in high school. We are called to be separate from the world, this is why you feel like you don't fit in. You weren't made to!

You are chosen, and people may not understand your calling, gifts and your love and obedience to Jesus. We are peculiar in the best way. God made us each with unique talents, gifts and abilities and a book written for each of us to fulfill. God also says that His "thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” and that His "ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." (Isaiah 55:8) 

"God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And He chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important."                    1 Corinthians 1:27-28

So if we're following Him, then we won't look, sound or act like a "typical" person from the world's definition. We are to stand out. That is why Jesus calls us lights. We are to shine so brightly that we are distinguished from the darkness, so that those living in darkness will recognize the difference and find the source.

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light" 1 Peter 2:9