Crisis Management for the Believer

Recently in the first post of this series, we revealed that the Apostle Paul provided two vital steps to persevere in trials or crisis. The first step, in a world with false teachers, false belief systems, and false hope, the Apostle reminds us to stand firm in what we know. The second step is to hold fast the traditions which we have been taught or learned from the Word. We simply identified those steps as: (1) Remember key principles and (2) Obey practical steps to encourage our perseverance. In today’s post we embark on Crisis Management for the Believer.

I’ve been in some rough waters over the years – some very dangerous. It typically works out like this: Peace. Calm. Quiet. Tranquility. Smooth. Breeze. Ripple. More breeze. Small wave. Harder breeze. Wave. Steady Wind. Whitecaps, but manageable. Longer wind. Swell. Stronger wind. Rolling swells. Continued wind. Surge. Crisis. How do you respond when the waves of crisis hit your life? How do you grapple with the struggles, complications, uncertainties, and difficulties of life? There are principles you should remember and practical steps to respond godly when crises invade your life.

Principles to Remember in Crisis

Here are the key principles to remember in crisis. Over the coming days, we will look at each one with its corresponding Bible passage(s) in order for you to better understand and remember it.

1. God is sovereign (Mark 4:35-41).
2. God puts the good next to the bad in life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-14; 7:13-15).
3. God knows and cares about your crisis (Matthew 10:29-33, cf. John 11).
4. God allows circumstances for His purposes (John 11:4-5, 14-15, 41-44).
5. The totality of what God is doing in a particular circumstance is not always knowable (Luke 13:1-5).
6. God loves the world and desires them to be saved (John 3:15-21).
7. God desires for you to become like Christ (Romans 8:28-29).
8. God desires for you to endure (James 1:2-5, 12).
9. God is patient with your growth (John 11:1-44).
10. God has given you all you need for life and godliness in Christ (2 Peter 1:1-11).

 Practical Steps to Respond Godly In Crisis

Here are some practical steps to respond godly in crisis. We will look at each one in order for you to better understand and practice it.

1. Pray (James 1:5; 4:1-3; Hebrews 4:16)
2. Look for ways to serve others creatively
3. Make a list of things for which you are thankful.
4. Get alone and read God’s Word (Matthew 5-7; 1 Thessalonians 4; 1 Peter)
5. Memorize Scripture pertaining to God’s purpose for your life
6. Be aware of the places or areas in your life where you are taking more responsibility than is yours
7. Spend time with other godly people

 

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