The “normal” person is a completely myth. Everyone has something that makes them special, whether people can see it or not. Everyone has a purpose, whether they realize it or not. The talents of “normal” people can make the world extraordinary. It all depends on how people choose to use their gifts: as self-promotion or as a means to serve others.
If being a “normal” person is a myth, so is being “disabled”. Whether or not a person’s challenges are obvious, they are there for a reason. Having challenges does not mean that you have a excuse to surrender to self-pity. Rather, working to overcome life’s challenges can give you the wisdom to help others who are struggling. That’s where faith comes in. I’m not talking about faith in one’s self. That’s just pride. I’m talking about knowing that God has a purpose for your life and being willing to surrender your life to that purpose. I’ve had people who tell me that how I live my life is an inspiration for them. Now, I’m not sure about that, but if it makes them curious enough to learn about the God that I serve, I’ll take it.
“Normal” people come from every walk of life. What makes them special is the dedication with which they surrender their lives to service. For example, Mary and Joseph gave up their peaceful lives to become the parents of a hunted baby. Joseph had the option to “put away” Mary, and avoid the whole mess, but he chose to believe in the illogical. His belief played an important role in changing the world. Likewise, the lowly shepherds were honored for their devotion by being the first to learn of Jesus’s birth. That would not have happened if they chose to ignore their purpose, considering it to be nothing special.
Everyone is special, whether they realize it or not. Ordinary lives can be extraordinary. It all depends on how people chose to act, as self-servicing creatures or as true servants. True servants help change the world for the better, and are worth of being honored.