Back to Normal

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So many times this week, we have caught ourselves saying, ‘Whenever we get back to normal’, and the comment is followed by some great -fill-in-the blank notion, or something we miss a lot.

However, our friend Terry Roberts, who is Judge Nancy Talley’s right-hand man, shared a whole other way to see ‘normal’. Terry, thank you for allowing us to share this.

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 or go to a gathering.

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 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! ❤️ And let’s all look forward to the New Normal.

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