What do you do to see you through times of distress?
As I am writing this, it is raining hard outside. Thunder. Lightening. Water leaking though our mudroom roof and standing water getting deeper in our yard. The problem is, we are desperately trying to put up 3rd crop hay. It’s getting late in the year and the weather is not in our favor.
For those who are unfamiliar with the farming lifestyle, farmers are people of incredible faith. They are completely at the mercy of the elements, (even at the mercy of man-made markets). No amount of complaining that things aren’t fair, will alter the weather or get the crops harvested or Fall work finished. Even working harder or longer hours does not guarantee success.
So, what does a person do when all control seems to be taken out of one’s hands? What do you do, for I know it’s something you also experience?
I suppose we could curse or blame and wallow in despair, living in fear of what the future MIGHT bring, but instead, I’ve found it much more supportive and life-affirming to trust and put into action some simple yet practical steps to rise above times of distress.
- Prayer. There is no greater source of strength then reaching out to God and communicating with him; not just in time of great need, but as a continual habit and foundation of never-ending strength.
- Return to a sense of who you are and why you are here. (To know that see #1).
- Serve. Getting outside of ourselves and serving another can restore our sense of balance. As we lift another, we are lifted.
- Believe that all things work together for your good.
And the list goes on.
What can you add to this list of life-affirming, strength building helps?
Share below. Your knowledge might be just the thing someone else needs to hear.
Love,
Accept what you can do and have control over; adapt to what you can’t do and don’t have control over.
Show gratitude in all things (or try as hard as you can 🙂 ).
Wise words Ranee! Love this! Thank you for sharing!