I have Asperger’s Syndrome. How can I serve God as an Aspie?

Answer

First, you should always remember that God loves you and you are “remarkably and wonderfully made” «I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well. », (Psalm 139:14, HCSB). You are made in the image of God «So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. », (Genesis 1:27). It’s also important that you not view Asperger’s Syndrome as a disability; as an Aspie, you simply have a different way of thinking. You process information differently. It’s true that Asperger’s Syndrome brings its own set of challenges in life, but your relationship with Jesus is based on His grace, not your condition.

The Bible is the guidebook for all of us, regardless of whether or not we have Asperger’s Syndrome. Scripture is capable of thoroughly equipping you for every good work «that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.», (2 Timothy 3:17), regardless of your Asperger’s. Philippians 2:12 says, “Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” This means you should keep on growing in your walk with God. Keep studying the Bible, keep praying, and keep trusting Jesus.

Asperger’s is real, but it doesn’t have to be your identity. As a Christian, “your life is now hidden with Christ in God. . . . Christ . . . is your life” (Colossians 3:3-4). You may have Asperger’s, yet you can still be an obedient child of God.

Don’t allow Asperger’s to numb your sensitivity to God’s Word. Remember that, in th

In ministry, some level of social interaction is necessary. Fulfillment of the Great Commission entails some measure of personal contact. Interacting with others may be outside your comfort level, but you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”, (Philippians 4:13). Set goals regarding social interaction, and pray for God’s strength. Nothing is impossible with God “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”, (Luke 1:37). You don’t have to be somebody you’re not; just be the person God created you to be, grow in the Lord (2 Peter 1:5-8), and be a light to those around you “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”, (Matthew 5:16).

As a believer with Asperger’s, you are part of the Body of Christ. “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body . . . and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many” (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). Not only is interaction beneficial within the Body of Christ, it is needed. Better yet, you are needed! You make up one of these many parts of the Body of Christ, and those in the church need you.

Second Peter 1:1–11 is worth studying because it shows us what the Lord gives us as we grow in our faith and trust in Him. What we gain in Him far surpasses any discomfort we may experience, and He has given us everything we need.

To live godly lives for Him.

God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and abilities, and He has also bestowed gifts and abilities upon you. The Lord understands your Asperger’s condition; indeed, He is fully aware of the challenges you face in social and sensory aspects. Turn to the Lord in prayer and ask Him to use you just as you are. God might assign you a ministry that necessitates minimal social interaction, or He might position you in a place that pushes you beyond your comfort zone. In any case, He will guide you in following Him, presenting you with opportunities to serve Him in ways that make use of your talents and gifts.

Do not lose hope! There is a purpose for you. Simply implore God to reveal it to you. Express your desire to honor Him by embodying Christ’s qualities (bearing in mind that Christlikeness encompasses humility and other internal virtues, not solely acts of service) and be open to being utilized by the Lord. Then request Him to position you where you can most effectively bring glory to God.

To rephrase Romans 8:37–39, “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither Asperger’s Syndrome nor anything else will ever be able to separate me from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”