Tough times don’t last. Tough people do
Everyone faces tough times in life. It could be frustrations or disappointments that feel like they are holding you back. Maybe the tough times are to do with finances or the loss of a loved one. Difficult circumstances come in many shapes and forms and at times can feel like you’re walking through a storm with only a paper umbrella for protection. Regardless of the cause of your tough season there are a few things it’s worth considering as you face up to your personal challenges.
Change is inevitable
Life was never going to be one long picnic. Change happens and the things in life that seem to be all going in your favour may change with very little notice. One day you can be flying high and then next you may find yourself walking through a valley. That’s just life. It may sound terribly negative but remember just as good seasons pass so do tough seasons. Change doesn’t have to be your enemy in hard times, in fact it could be your greatest asset.
Keep things in perspective
Difficult times can be overwhelming and it’s easy for the challenge to become the only thing that we see. Being able to take a step back from the problems and keep a balanced view of your difficulties can make them easier to endure and remind you even on the darkest of days, it isn’t all bad.
If you give up, you’ll stay put
Someone once said that if you feel like you’re going through hell then keep going. If you give up during tough seasons and lie down when things are tough, all you are doing is staying in the place where your biggest challenges are. Keep going. Keep moving forward and each step you take will take you beyond the difficulties and on to new season.
Choose strength
“When life is hard, don’t wish that it were easier, decide to be stronger”.
Many times we can’t choose our circumstances. Wishing that things were different or that tough periods would just end isn’t going to do you any good and will probably leave you feeling despondent and defeated. However, deciding to be stronger, more resilient and facing your situation with a determination to overcome it, will give you a sense of purpose and a goal to aim for.
You don’t have to walk alone
Tough times can be the loneliest place imaginable. Going through difficulties can be isolating and leave you feeling like no one really understands how you feel. The Bible tells us that even when we are at our lowest point, walking through the darkest and most fearful valley that God goes with us. It may feel like you are facing your giants alone but if you take your eyes off the challenges and look for Him, God is by your side.
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