I saw this on Facebook yesterday, not sure where it originated, but it spoke directly to me. When the world opens up again, I pray that we don't go back to normal. I pray that this time of social distancing and stay at home isolation has humbled each of us. I pray that our lives will be forever changed for the better. I pray that those everyday details that we took for granted are appreciated and treasured. I pray that we LOVE more. I pray that we say Thank You more. I pray that we GIVE more. I pray that we are BETTER.
I PRAY WE DON'T GO BACK TO NORMAL
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 people are dropping kids off, they take the time to thank the staff for the amazing gift that they give to our community.
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 and worship 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, go to a gathering, etc. 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 ago. Be Blessed Today!
These scriptures are still ringing in my head. Psalm 136:1-3
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
His mercy endureth forever. His mercy endureth forever. His mercy endureth forever.
And because His mercy endureth forever, we sing Glory to Jesus.
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Stay well and stay safe,
Evang. Carolyn
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