Biblical Answer

Finding Your New Normal

As we navigate through life's challenges, it's essential to establish a new normal that reflects our faith in God. The Bible encourages us to build our lives on a strong foundation, starting with faith (2 Peter 1:5-7). Faith is the essential starting point, and from it, we can add virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, kindness, and love. This progression is not a one-time event but a continuous process of growth and development.

Normalizing Your Relationship with God

Job's story in the Bible is a powerful example of finding a new normal in the midst of turmoil. After losing his possessions, children, and health, Job could have given up on God. Instead, he chose to affirm God's sovereignty and goodness (Job 1:21, 2:10). This decision led him to a new task: normalizing his relationship with God. In essence, Job was saying, "I may have lost everything, but I will not lose my faith in God." This mindset is crucial for us as well. When faced with adversity, we must remember God's character and our relationship with Him. We must normalize our relationship with God, acknowledging His goodness, love, and sovereignty over our lives.

Practicing Normalcy in Uncertainty

As we strive to find our new normal, we must practice normalcy in uncertainty. This means trusting God's plan and sovereignty, even when we don't understand what's happening. It means choosing to remember God's promises and character, even when life seems to be unraveling. Normalcy is not about ignoring the challenges we face but about responding to them with faith, hope, and love. As we normalize our relationship with God, we will find that our new normal becomes a source of strength, comfort, and peace, even in the midst of uncertainty. This is the beauty of finding a new normal: it's not about avoiding difficulties but about facing them with confidence in God's goodness and love.