Embracing the New Normal in Life: A Spiritual Perspective
Discover the concept of embracing change in life from a spiritual viewpoint, inspired by the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 16:24-26. Explore the idea that self-denial, taking up one's cross, and following a new path are keys to finding purpose and meaning in a constantly evolving world.
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Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? (NKJV).
The New Normal Common Phrase These Days Accepting Changes in Life Interesting Concept from a Spiritual Perspective Nothing to Do with Covid-19
The New Normal What is Normal? Adjective conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. . . Noun the usual, average, or typical state or condition New Oxford American Dictionary
The New Normal The New Normal a previously unfamiliar or atypical situation that has become standard, usual, or expected New Oxford American Dictionary
The New Normal Assumes Some Things We can expect what is usual The unfamiliar is not usual or standard Conditions remain constant
The New Normal Where Is Normal? NEWBORN Can t walk Can t talk Can t clean himself Or understand complex ideas TEENAGER Can walk and talk Can t drive or vote Can clean Understands some ideas ADULT Can walk and talk Can drive and vote Can clean Understands more ideas SENILITY Can t walk Can t talk Can t clean himself Or understand complex ideas
The New Normal Where Is Normal? All of these are normal conditions All of these can be expected These are standard conditions But all had to face a new normal Teenage years child s new normal
The New Normal Where Is Normal? The problem is we get used to what is never intended to be permanent. Change is the only constant in life Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher
The New Normal Jesus said following Him means . . . Self-denial Taking up one s cross Following Him That s starting and accepting a new normal!
The New Normal Examples of a New Normal Peter (Luke 5:5-11) Paul (1 Tim. 1:13-15) Simon (Acts 8:9-13) Jailer (Acts 16:27-33)
The New Normal We May Need a New Normal If we have habits we need to break (Prov. 16:32; 20:1; Dan. 6:10) If we have attitudes we need to change (Eph. 4:31-32; Col. 3:12-14) If we are staying babes in Christ (1 Cor. 3:1-3)
The New Normal We May Need a New Normal If we love this life too much (Luke 12:16-21) If we re not faithfully following the Lord (John 10:27-28) If we stand outside of Christ (John 8:23-24)
