Embracing the new normal …

We like to think positive, beneficial change in our lives comes from an abundance of consideration, much planning, and gentle execution.

In reality, change often leaves behind ugly gouge marks made by our clawing, kicking, and screaming from not wanting to be thrust into change!

But because He knows what’s best for us, God often propels us into new situations and circumstances that demand change in our lives. All too often, if it wasn’t for God’s pro-active steps on our behalf, we wouldn’t progress much in life.

Real progress, really moving forward as a person, is about routinely releasing current realities to embrace new normals. The longer we hold onto what we think of as normal, the longer we stagnate. This is especially true for our spiritual lives. We don’t go from our initial confession of faith to spiritual perfection. Instead, what is today’s healthy spiritual life has to be released for tomorrow’s “new normal,” a greater challenge for a deeper maturing in Christ.

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit,” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NASB).

It’s when the Lord is prodding us to release today’s reality for tomorrow’s new normal that we see herds of people stampede into counseling offices and the pastor’s study. Stressed and riddled with anxiety, they look for help to fight change.

Imagine the peace that might come from embracing new normals!

Imagine the adventure life could be if we cooperated with God’s transforming work in our lives!

Are you embracing new normals with God, or leaving skid marks as you’re dragged into new challenges?

Scotty