Biblical Answer

Finding Your New Normal

As we navigate the ups and downs of life, it's essential to establish a new normal that reflects our values, faith, and character. The Bible encourages us to build upon our faith, adding virtue, knowledge, and other essential qualities to create a strong foundation for a fruitful life (2 Peter 1:5-7). This new normal is not just about personal growth but also about aligning ourselves with God's established means for His people.

Remembering God's Word

One way to establish a new normal is by remembering what God says about Himself and about us. This act of remembrance helps us learn the fear of the Lord and develop a deeper understanding of our relationship with Him. As we reflect on God's character, promises, and commands, we begin to see the world from His perspective, and our values and priorities are transformed. Remembering God's Word also helps us to normalize our relationship with Him, finding the rightness of our connection with Him, as exemplified in Job's affirmations (Job 1:21, 2:10).

Normalizing Our Relationship with God

To find our new normal, we must normalize our relationship with God. This involves acknowledging and accepting God's sovereignty over our lives, His goodness, and His love for us. It means recognizing that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). As we normalize our relationship with God, we begin to see the world as He sees it, and our priorities, values, and actions are transformed to reflect His will. By establishing a new normal that aligns with God's Word and character, we can live a life that is pleasing to Him and fruitful in every way.