Everybody on this planet earth goes through trying moments. There is no uniformity in the nature of the trials that we face. It is also obvious that no one person faces a situation that other people are not facing. The experiences are often unique. Our reactions to them are also unique.
For some it is the end of a relationship, rejection by a spouse or lover, the death of a beloved person, demotion in the office or stagnation. For others it may be the spurning or rejection of love. The experiences are usually heart rendering and only the persons going through them would really appreciate and understand.
Reactions to such trials can either lead to the strengthening of a person or weakening. The pressure building lead to depression or even death. Much as we would like to, no one can really stop trying moments from knocking on his or her door. If you have passed through them, it is time to prepare for more to come. If in the improbable situation that you have successful avoided them, then it is time to begin to prepare, the next knock on your door may be such a pleasant surprise.
1. Be like the ant
The bible speaks of the wisdom of the ant- especially of its skill in gathering up its food in summer. Winter for those who live in the climate will surely come. What do people do when winter begins to knock. They heat up their houses; change their clothing, long dark and damp nights. We prepare for know that trails will come. People will betray us. The sizzling love affair will wane and the excitement will reduce. We should build up our emotions for these untoward events.
2. Spring will come again
Winter never lasts forever. Every problem has an expiry time boldly imprinted on it. As surely as the sun will rise tomorrow, and the dark ominous clouds above us will disappear, be settled in your mind that, though the beloved person has died, you will have joy again, laughter will come to your mouth again. The better, if you are a born again Christian! Your promotion will come; they will be great and mighty in the land! Your poverty will develop wings and fly away. Are you in captivity or prison, why not sing with the children of Israel “when the Lord took away our captivity, we were like them that dream dreams”
3. Dream
See the light at the end of the mind. It is good to see a head not psychic. You will reach where you see. So what are you dreaming about? Are you focussed on the dark damp winter? Or the spring that is ahead? Don’t you know that, if you just fly a little bit higher you rise above the clouds. The clouds are low flying objects. They don’t reach up so high. They are more frightful than real. Dream victory! Dream success! Dream joy! Wake up with a smile on your face and say it is well.
4. Consider other people
Often times when people are going through trials, they get too focused on themselves. Instead of looking at yourself and your situation, you may consider thinking kindly about other people going through your situation. You just discover that you are neither alone nor the first person going through such situation. If you can pray, pray for people in such similar situation; you can lend a helping hand. This will help to bring healing faster than you think.
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