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Blessing Kalingalire
- February 10, 2026
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Being a child of God is not just a fancy title you throw around on Sundays or in a quiet prayer. It’s a nature, a calling, a divine placement that sets you apart from the ordinary. Yes, I said ordinary, because I want you to really feel this: ordinariness is not humility. It is, in fact, a subtle denial of who you really are. And trust me, no one signed up to be a spiritual wallflower in God’s family.
Take a minute and let 1 John 3:1 sink in: “Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” That little phrase “what manner” is like God leaning over heaven’s balcony and saying, “Do you even understand what I’ve done for you?” The love of God is not a soft, predictable love; it is supernatural, it is uncommon, it is utterly foreign to the ordinary ways of this world. You were not born again to quietly blend in. You were born again to shine, to stand out, to be a revelation of God walking on the earth.
Now, let’s be honest. Ordinary living belongs to the old order, the world of Adam. But you, my friend, you are in Christ. And 2 Corinthians 5:17 is screaming this truth at you: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” The word “new” here is not some patched-up version of old things. It’s kainos in Greek, meaning something entirely new, a kind of existence that never existed before. And you, carrying this extraordinary nature, trying to live ordinary is like bringing a Ferrari to a tricycle race and pretending it’s the same thing. You see what I mean? It just doesn’t fit.
Jesus never did ordinary. Imagine walking into a room and having people genuinely astonished at your words. That’s what Luke 4:32 is telling us about Him: “They were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority.” Authority, not arrogance, not loudness, but authority that commands attention. That astonishment followed Him everywhere He went because heaven does not tiptoe quietly. It crashes into situations, overturns tables, and disrupts the status quo. And you, my dear friend, carry the same authority now. You have been sent into the world with the same pattern, the same expectation, and yes, the same potential to astonish people; not for ego, but for God’s glory.
Refusing to be ordinary begins in your mind. Romans 12:2 gives us the blueprint: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Think about it. Conformity produces ordinary. Transformation produces distinction. The world is like a relentless coach pushing believers to fit into mediocrity, telling you to play it safe, to fear a little, to dream a little less. But the kingdom of God doesn’t deal in “a little less.” It deals in revelation, in limitless possibility, in heavenly thinking. When your mind is renewed, your life becomes naturally uncommon because you start looking at everything not from an earth-bound perspective, but from heaven’s viewpoint. Suddenly, your small problems shrink, your faith expands, and the ordinary people around you scratch their heads wondering why you are so calm, so confident, and yes, sometimes a little annoyingly joyful.
God has always marked His people with distinction. In Exodus 11:7, He said, “Against none of the children of Israel shall a dog move its tongue… that you may know that the LORD does make a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.” Notice it says difference, not separation by fear or hiding. There’s a visible mark on those who belong to God. Ordinariness ignores that covenant reality. Living like everyone else may feel safe, but it’s spiritually bankrupt. You were created to be distinct, to reflect heaven in a world that desperately needs to see it.
Jesus took it a step further when He said, “You are the light of the world… A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14). Think about it. Light is not meant to be timid. A city on a hill doesn’t whisper. It’s conspicuous by design. If your Christianity can be comfortably hidden without anyone noticing, somewhere, somehow, your fire has gone out. God didn’t put you on this planet for silent, powerless faith. He put you here to shine, to disrupt the ordinary, to make people take notice that heaven is present.
And here’s something that will make your jaw drop: you carry divine DNA. 2 Peter 1:4 doesn’t say it politely; it says boldly that you are “partakers of the divine nature.” This is not poetic language. This is spiritual reality. God’s nature is creative, victorious, authoritative, eternal. And when it lives in you, your life is meant to reflect those qualities. To live ordinary is to pretend like God is small, like heaven is quiet, like the power you carry is optional. Spoiler alert: it’s not optional. It’s mandatory if you want to walk in your true identity.
Ordinariness also clashes with purpose. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Workmanship. Masterpiece. Not a doodle, not a sketch, not an average attempt. God does not create masterpieces to live small lives. He prearranged assignments for you that require grace, power, and supernatural enablement. The ordinary mindset cannot accomplish extraordinary assignments. You cannot fill a divine assignment with human mediocrity, no matter how hard you try.
Scripture shows us repeatedly what happens when heaven rests on ordinary people. Moses confronted Pharaoh. David changed a nation. Daniel carried excellence because of “an excellent spirit” (Daniel 6:3). Not merely skill, not luck, not charisma; but Spirit. When God’s Spirit rests on a person, excellence is inevitable. And here’s the fun part: ordinary people tend to complain, whine, and stay in their comfort zones, while God’s children find themselves in wild situations and still come out laughing because heaven is on their side.
Jesus didn’t leave ordinary on the table. He said, “The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matthew 11:12). Don’t misunderstand Him. This isn’t about punching anyone or being aggressive like a toddler in a toy store. This is about spiritual intensity, deliberate, intentional faith. Ordinary Christians coast. Kingdom Christians move with purpose, pray with intent, and live conscious of God’s presence every single day. Refusing to be ordinary requires hunger. Matthew 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Fullness is the enemy of mediocrity.
And let’s talk about the Holy Spirit because this is not a casual accessory. Acts 1:8 says, “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” Power. Not decoration, not a cute aura, not Instagram-worthy miracles. Functional, everyday power to live above sin, fear, limitation, and defeat. Ordinary lives often reveal underutilized relationships with the Spirit. When He leads, your life becomes prophetic, purposeful, and impactful. People will notice. Some will cheer, some will grumble, and some will just blink in astonishment, and that’s okay. You are sent to heaven’s timetable, not earth’s applause meter.
Refusing to be ordinary also attracts resistance. Jesus said, “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you” (John 15:18). Let me be honest: distinction provokes opposition. People hate what they cannot control, cannot explain, and cannot fit into their comfort zones. But you have a choice. Approval from the world or alignment with heaven. Galatians 1:10 reminds us, “If I still pleased men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Ordinary life is often the cost of human approval. Distinction is the reward of obedience.
And the final truth, my friend, is simple but life-changing: God is glorified when His children live above average. Jesus said, “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit” (John 15:8). Not little fruit, not seasonal, not “barely making it.” Much fruit. Deep, lasting, abundant fruit. When you refuse to be ordinary, your life becomes a walking testimony that God is alive, that heaven is active, and that His presence is not a rumor; it’s reality.
So hear me clearly. Refusing to be ordinary is not pride. It is alignment with heaven. It is agreeing with God about who you are. You were chosen. You were called. You were empowered. You were sent. Live like one who carries heaven’s nature, walks in kingdom authority, and reveals the Father on earth. Ordinary is beneath your inheritance. And honestly, anyone who tells you otherwise probably needs glasses because they are missing the light shining in you.
My Prayer for You
Father, I lift up Your child to You right now. I pray that You awaken in them the fullness of their divine identity. Let them never settle for ordinary, never be satisfied with mediocrity, and never allow fear or comfort to hold them back. Fill their mind with heavenly wisdom, saturate their spirit with boldness and courage, and ignite in them an unstoppable hunger for righteousness. May they walk in Your authority, reflect Your nature in every situation, and bear fruit that glorifies Your name. Protect them from distraction, strengthen them against opposition, and let their life shine so brightly that heaven smiles and the enemy trembles. Empower them with the Holy Spirit to live a life that is prophetic, purposeful, and impactful. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
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