Not Going Back To Normal

I tend to be a creature of habit. I like my routines. I never feel like I’m in a rut. I enjoy knowing what to expect each day. You might imagine that the “new routine” of sheltering in place has thrown me a little bit for loop. You would be correct.

I find myself, multiple times a day, praying for things to go back to normal.

This week I was reading an article from back in October entitled, “In US, Decline Of Christianity Continues At A Rapid Pace.” I’ll link to it here.

I thought about the struggling churches.

I thought about people living purposeless lives.

I thought about the lack of spiritual interest.

I thought about those disconnected from Jesus.

I thought about those that are confused and uncertain.

It occurred to me. I’m not so sure going back to normal is the right prayer. Maybe the right prayer is….

God, would You create a passion in Your church to share the good news.

God, would you create a desire in people to know You more.

God, would you stir up a revival in our land that would make Your name great.

God, help your people to love worship, act justly, and walk in humility.

God, convict us of sin and lead us to repentance.

Yeah, I think, “God help us to return to normal” might be the wrong prayer.