UNCHANGEABLE CIRCUMSTANCES
A divorce?
The loss of a loved one?
When confronted with unchangeable circumstances, you may feel unable to do anything but wish your situation would change.
How can you regain control of your life?
THE APOSTLE PAUL (biblical example)
The apostle Paul traveled extensively as a zealous first-century missionary. But his travels came to a halt when he was unjustly arrested and then confined to a house under soldier guard for two years. Rather than succumb to despair, Paul focused on what he could. He gave spiritual help and comfort to all who came to visit him. (ACTS 28;30-31)
WHAT YOU CAN DO
if unchangeable situations or circumstances seem to be controlling your life, try the following
:
Clarify what you will like to accomplish in life.
Break it down into small steps.
Try to spend at least a little time each day
working towards your goals.
Focus on what you can control.
Perhaps you may not have full control
over your health, but can you exercise, eat
healthy foods, and get sufficient rest? begin to control
that from today.
Look at at the possible benefits of your circumstances.
For example, does your situation give you a greater insight
into ways of coping with difficulties?
Can you use this insight to help others?
Be a helper. Advice others with what you have gone
through before and how they can come out
of what they are going through currently
Do tasks, even small ones, that give you a sense
of control. Clean the kitchen table, and wash dishes.
Dress neatly. Do the most important tasks first
thing in the morning.
n/b: Drinking of alcohol is not a solution. Having excessive sex is not a solution. It will make you forget for just a while, but when you are idle you will remember a again. So stick to the solutions above and your life will never be the same again.
You may not be able to control your circumstances but you can be able to control your response to them. Get Christ in your life and have the best solutions. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17
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