Sometimes life can be challenging, and it often depends on our perspective. Unexpected circumstances can occur at any time, ranging from minor inconveniences like getting a flat tire or having a bad day at work, to more severe situations such as serious illness affecting either ourselves or our loved ones. As Christians, it is important to consider how we can deal with these difficulties from a Christian perspective.
Here are several pieces of advice that may help strengthen your walk with God:
Pray to the Lord Jesus: Cast all your cares upon Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). God is the one who loves you the most, so you can talk to Him through prayer and share your situation with Him. Ask Him for comfort and guidance to help you navigate through the challenges. Seek His assistance.
Practice gratitude: It is common for us to complain and become bitter when faced with adversity. However, it is crucial to remember that God is good. Although the world is plagued by sin and chaos, we can be grateful that God is ultimately in control of the situation. He loves and cares for us, so we should ask Him to work in the midst of our difficulties. As we wait and watch Him work with His mighty power, we should continue expressing our gratitude. We should rejoice because we have a good God, and we are His children. By consistently thanking God, we can experience the supernatural peace promised in His word: “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” (Philippians 4:6-7).
Rejoice and count your blessings: When faced with adversity, it is easy to become fixated on the negative aspects. However, we must remember that God has blessed us with numerous good things. We should be thankful that we still have friends to confide in, food in our fridge, a smartphone in our pocket, a shelter to live under, and good health, among other blessings. Therefore, we should make an effort to count our blessings from God and praise Him for them.
In conclusion, life can be challenging at times. Reading the Bible and praying to God can help us fix our eyes upon Him. We should ask God to open our eyes, fill us with His Spirit, and allow our perspective to be transformed.
