Tackling Troubles
1. Troubles are common to everybody.We shouldn't be so surprised when they come. Often, a problem arises and people freak out. "Oh my goodness! This is just awful! What am I going to do? Why did this happen to me?" Instead of being shocked when the difficulties come, expect them. A trouble free day is exception rather than the rule.
2. You can't choose whether or not to have troubles. (They come to everybody.)
You can't choose when they come (They always seem to come at the wrong time.) -- but you can choose how you are going to react to them.
3. If you remain open-hearted, you will grow through your troubles.
If you close down emotionally, the hard times will make you bitter.
4. You do not have to face your troubles alone.
God promised to be a present help in the hour of trouble -- Can you think of anyone better to have beside you when you face life's problems?
5. Troubles are never neutral -- If they don't do you good, they'll do you harm.
You can harvest wisdom from them, or waste them. The choice is yours.
6. Troubles are like babies -- They grow larger by nursing!
7. Troubles don't seem so bad when you maintain your sense of humor.
8. The "school of hard knocks" provides wonderful learning opportunities!
9. Troubles are seldom solved by procrastination.
10. Overcoming Troubles requires a new way of thinking.
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level at which we created them." Albert Einstein
11. Many troubles can be avoided by looking ahead.
Remember the 5-P Principle "Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance."
12. Remember, there is always somebody worse off than you.
Socrates said, "If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart."
13. Do your best one step at a time.
"Have you got a problem? Do what you can where you are with what you've got." Teddy Roosevelt.
"Just take things as they come and handle them the best you can." Robert Frost
An anonymous poet penned the following message of hope in adversity: "The Hard Way."
For every hill I've had to climb,
For every stone that bruised my feet,
For all the blood and sweat and grime,
For blinding storms and burning heat,
My heart sings but a grateful song -
These were the things that made me strong!
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ReplyDeleteTroubles are seldom solved by procrastination-
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance-
These are the two that seem to cause Christians the most trouble. They love to be lazy and just sit on their backsides waiting for God to take care of everything. GOD WANTS AND EXPECTS US TO DO WHAT WE CAN (of course He will be by our side every step of the way).
In light of the recent death and now memorial service of our wonderful sister in Christ.(Maira)There have been people asking me the age-old question ;Why did this have to happen to Maira and yet the "scum" of the earth still get to roam the streets.Maybe we will never know or find out the answer to this. But I believe if we are the "chosen ones",the "untouchables",the 'elect'or the 'golden children', and don't endure hardship,tribulation or suffering, then as Christians we will run the risk of losing our witness and testimony.We will then also 'water-down' the witness and testimony of Our Savior! I wish Maira was still with us,but her witness and testimony will be much stronger now and forever for the trials she had to go through. Pastor Tim
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