Episode 170: How Can We Balance Our Faith with Our Challenges?
Episode 170: How Can We Balance Our Faith with Our Challenges?
We encounter all types of challenges. As believers, as we encounter challenges, we should react differently than the world. We are commanded to cast all of our cares on Jesus, for He cares for us. We are not to wear worry and overwhelm like a blanket.
7 Steps to Shift our Focus from our Challenge to a Solution.
1. Shift your focus from worry to wisdom. Seek Jesus first. Place your trust in Him and heed His advice. His way is wise. Be obedient to His word.
2. Shift from complaining to Christ-centered problem solving. God is moving in our life. We forget too quickly and go back to complaining. Instead, ask God to use you in the midst of your challenge, seek to learn what He is teaching you, and experience growth. Be honest with yourself about where you are and learn to live victoriously. We cannot be looking down, having a pity party, and leading people up the mountain to Jesus at the same time.
3. Shift your focus off of what you can control and focus on surrendering. We are not in control of anything; He is in control of everything. Invite God into every area of your life and surrender it all to Him. The only thing we can control is our attitudes, our actions, and our prayers.
4. Replace fear with faith-filled action. Instead of sitting paralyzed in fear, ask "what step of faith are you asking me to take today, God?" Take the next right step in His strength.
5. Speak life over the problem. We say a lot of negative things about ourselves, our situations, and our plans. Look forward and step into your purpose. Speak life over your situation and let God walk forward with you.
6. Use trials as training grounds for leadership. (James 1:2-4) Trials grow us and strengthen us. Here is where we learn who God is and that He is faithful to be with us.
7. Seek wise counsel and community. Do not isolate.
What can you do to move forward?
1. Find yourself a Christian Coach. They will help you identify your blind spots.
2. Get in Bible Study with a leader who will encourage you, challenge you and inspire you.
3. Find friends who love Jesus and speak truth into your life.
You were created for such a time as this. It's your time to look up and start leading others to Jesus!
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