Jesus indicated that this world would face crisis on a corporate and personal level:
Matt 5:45
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.No matter what the crisis is in your life, it doesn't have to be the end for you or push you into a place of discouragement and depression. Here are some thoughts to help you through the crisis:
1. Identify the decisions you made that led to this crisis.
Proverbs 26:2 says, "As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come." Nothing happens by chance. There is always a root to the fruit that is in our lives. If we do not like the fruit, we have the opportunity to plant new seed. What would you like to change in your life? What new decisions do you need to make? Start today.
2. Seek council from a trusted mentor or leader in your life.
Proverbs 15:22 says, "Without council, purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors, they are established." A wise man will seek council before he is in the midst of a crisis. But don't let this discourage you. It is never too late to seek godly, righteous council. The words of a seasoned mentor or leader can help escort you out of the crisis. On the other hand, failure to seek council can result in further discouragement and despondency.
3. Decide what needs to be done to end the crisis swiftly and completely.
What positive actions can you take right now? Who do you need to call for help? What do you need to do? Identify the actions that will lead to change and don't delay! Delay in the midst of a crisis will only lead to despondency and eventually destruction.
4. Think of the possible consequences and further damage that will take place if you do not confront and settle your crisis.
Pain can be a great catalyst for change. Anger can be used to incite positive adjustments. Frustration can lead to decisions that result in peace. Imagine what will happen if you don't confront your crisis. Remember that you can't conquer something you don't confront. Avoid further problems and become the agent of change in your own life. Esther 4:14: "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
5. Search for and discover the opportunities and possibilities that can come out of this crisis.
You can either be positive or negative. You can either dwell on the crisis or you can look for solutions. Though they are initially hidden, every crisis presents an opportunity for something good to happen out of the situation.
Joseph said in Genesis 50:20, "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive." Is there a man that went through more horrific crisis than Joseph? He was separated from his family, sold as a slave, falsely accused, thrown in jail, forgotten about, and separated from a father who favored and loved him. But Joseph took advantage of each opportunity that was presented him----even when those opportunities were hidden in garbage and refuse. As a slave, he became a diligent servant to Potipher. As a prisoner, he used his talents to help fellow inmates. And as prime minister of Egypt, he helped a nation survive starvation. Joseph learned how to identify opportunities in the worst of situations.
Decide to be the optimist in your situation that sees the glass half full. Look for the good that can come out of your crisis. Then forge ahead and expect your situation to change for the better!
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