For weeks I have heard people saying “ I just can’t wait for things to be back to normal.” I remember even saying that a few times myself. But as I’ve thought about our current situation I have realized how much I don’t want things to go back to the way they were. Here are a few of my thoughts...
1. I pray that the next time a friend grabs me and pulls me in for a hug, I actually take the time to appreciate the gift of their embrace.
2. I pray that when school resumes and I’m dropping my kids off, I take the time to thank the staff for the amazing gift that they give to our family.
3. I pray that the next time I’m sitting in a crowded restaurant I take the time to look around at the smiling faces, loud voices and thank God for the gift of community.
4. I pray that the next time I’m standing in church listening to the voices of praise that I take a moment to thank God for the gift of congregation.
5. I pray that the next time I see a person or situation that needs prayer, I hope I pray as passionately and fervently as I have these past few weeks.
6. I pray that when I am at the grocery store that I take a moment to thank God that He provides us with the necessities of life and the amazing people who work so hard to keep us supplied.
7. I pray that I never again take for granted the ability to hop in the car and visit a friend, go to the mall or to the park.
So, truth is, I don’t want things to return to the way they once were. I pray that we take the lessons and challenges of the past few weeks and create a new normal. My goal is to pray more, love harder, and truly appreciate the daily abundance of blessings that were so easily overlooked just a mere few weeks.
We do need a new normal of being more thankful!
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Love this post. Prior to “this”, I have always sought out homeless people to help. Now I worry about them. Along with everyone. We need a new normal. Kelly
that was very nicely said i hope all things don't stay the same but do appreciate what we have and will remember to say thank you more often to those that do things for us and have done such a good and wonderful job of keeping us supplied with our goods and services ..i do say it now but will tell others their also ....
Perfectly saId. I hope our new normal is recognizing the true heroes, all the people who serve someone else, not the celebrities and sports heroes whom many have lost their glitter in my eyes.
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