Yesterday, I was far more rattled than I needed to be about whether or not I would get some information I needed to meet a deadline. I had completely lost perspective about the importance of getting the task done.
Do you ever do that?
Oh, sure, there were times I remembered the Big Picture, and I was not giving myself ulcers or anything. Part of the stress came from having to trust someone who did not appear to be reliable, someone who had already proven to be unreliable to some degree. Not exactly like asking one of the 2-year-old grandsons to drive the car, but perhaps like asking the 5-year-old granddaughter (who wants to be a fairy when she grows up) to carry a full glass of milk to the table. Still room for too much to go wrong.
Where was my peace? Why wasn't I resting in all the Fruit of the Spirit of the God I worship?
How had I managed to lose it in such a short time?
Funny how if this had been a major crisis, I probably would have turned quickly to God, and would have been in the zone of his comfort, peace, and the adrenaline needed for the task at hand. For this minor matter, though, I was sweating it on my own to a certain extent on auto-pilot--and not very well.
A lifetime of following God had left some habits in place. I wasn't mean to my Lab partner. I just kept after her for the info I needed. I did pray for God's help. But I kept staying unsettled inside until the project was finished and uploaded to the website for the professor to grade--with 12 hours to spare.
What did all my interruptions do to her day? When her schedule is not as full, I'll have to find out, and apologize if necessary.
How would my day have looked if I had been living according to Philippians 4:6,7?
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Lord, work in my heart today. Fill it with yourself, your peace, your Spirit. Help me to grow in YOU, so that I am not anxious about ANY thing, but in EVERY thing, I can present my requests to you and thank you for what you do.
Thank you that your peace, beyond my understanding, WILL guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
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Welcome to Crisis? What Crisis?
In this blog, we will expand on the concepts in the book, Crisis? What Crisis? Obviously, if you choose the earliest posting, you'll be at the beginning of the book. However, you may decide a different entry fits your needs better.
The articles will cover the problems you face when you're in a crisis: what to expect, when to get outside help, ways to take care of yourself. We urge you readers to add your comments, so we can support each other through the process.
Always remember this: your crisis is a journey, not a destination. The plan is not to stay in this situation, but to pass through it. We'll try to help you along the way.
The articles will cover the problems you face when you're in a crisis: what to expect, when to get outside help, ways to take care of yourself. We urge you readers to add your comments, so we can support each other through the process.
Always remember this: your crisis is a journey, not a destination. The plan is not to stay in this situation, but to pass through it. We'll try to help you along the way.
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This little book gives your a crash course in managing your life crisis while you're in the middle of it. It gives an overview of the process we all go when crisis hits us and the problems you're facing right now.
Crisis? What Crisis? is a great resource as you journey to the other side or your challenging times.
This little book gives your a crash course in managing your life crisis while you're in the middle of it. It gives an overview of the process we all go when crisis hits us and the problems you're facing right now.
Crisis? What Crisis? is a great resource as you journey to the other side or your challenging times.
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