Normal Isn't Normal anymore

As we are in this time of uncertainty and change, it has been SO hard not to give into the feelings of anxiety and fear. Everything is different right now and no one has all the answers, which makes it even more frightening. 

The normal things that we did on a daily basis have become  a source of anxiety and stress. Going to the grocery store requires a face mask, gloves and hand sanitizer. The things that 3 months ago we wouldn’t have given a second thought about have become huge things now. 

This is a season of mourning for everyone. Every single person has lost something in this time whether it’s a graduation party, time with friends, or jobs. Some of us have lost family members or friends due to CoVid- 19. Whatever you have lost in this time, I am sorry. I know how difficult this is for all of us. We are in this together. 💓

Through this time, it has been difficult to trust and take one day at a time. If I’m honest,  I’ve been really struggling. I’m struggling with anxiety, loneliness, frustration, and really just asking WHY God? And I don’t have all those answers. But I do know these things:

• I’m going to never take a hug from my family for granted. 
• I’m going to enjoy the company of my friends because I can. 
• I’m going to never take worshipping with my fellow believers in Christ for granted.
• I’m going to hold hands with everyone I can in prayer. 
• I’m going to slow down and listen.
• I’m going to do the things I’ve never taken a second thought of and find the joy in each of those areas.

Because I can - yet living this way is not normal!

When you have to go without, you truly realize how much you have. So I challenge you in this scary, unknown time to ask God what He wants you to take away from this. Take a minute and think of all the things you’ve been able to do because of this season and thank God for those moments. In the rush to return to normal, what is it that we are really rushing back to? 
​- Navi Pauley

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand
- lyrics by Alison Krauss