Bob Lehman
Executive Pastor
Is Getting Back to Normal What You Desire?
The idea of “getting back to normal” seems to be something that many of us are thinking about. I have spoken with several different people who have expressed a desire to see a new normal, something different than what normal was prior to COVID19. As I think about the idea of a “new normal” two things come to mind. First, there must have been things in the old normal that people were concerned about or dissatisfied with. Second, there is a strong tendency for humans to return to the security of what is normal even if they know that doing so is not what is best for them.
Considering these things, I want to challenge you to reflect on the following:
- Has COVID19 prompted you to think about things in your life that you would like to change for the better? How about in your community? How about in our church?
- Are you willing to step outside of your comfort zone, to resist the temptation to return to the security of the old normal in order to bring about positive change in these areas of your life?
COVID19 has presented us with a great opportunity for positive change. Let us not miss this opportunity. Proverbs 16:3 says “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. As you reflect on the thoughts above, commit to God the changes you want to make in your own life. Commit to God your plans for being involved in seeing change within your community. Commit to God your plans to be involved in a revival within our church.
Let us make our plan from upon our knees so that with our requests God will be pleased.
It will be hard for you to resist the temptation to return to normal, but if you “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, He will establish your plans.