God shapes us through our crisis moments

As a pastor, I have connected with many people during times of crisis. In the early years of my ministry, this weighed heavy on me. I often tried to “fix” the situations through advice and declaration of scripture. Eventually, I figured out that there are no easy fixes to the crisis situations of life.

 

I have also discovered through my personal experiences that God uses crisis to open our hearts to Him in deep and meaningful ways.

 

None of us desire for crisis in our lives. Yet in comes anyway through financial setbacks, a broken marriage, rebellious children, loss of a job, medical emergencies, death, and so much more.  It is difficult in these times to believe God is at work. It’s hard to see how the future will be bright when your today seems so bleak.

 

Hope is always there despite the crisis. No matter what you are going through you can stand on the truth that you are never alone. When you see others in crisis and are concerned about them, trust God. Most people are only a crisis away from Christ.

 

When crisis comes your way, remember that God shapes us through our crisis moments.