In one of our staff meetings at Victory Fort, Pastor Patrick shared a very helpful message during our devotions.
He talked about “how to deal with disruptions.”
A disruption is when a routine or a way of life gets halted for some particular reason. Disruptions are a way of life. Somehow God takes us out of our comfort zones so we can continue trust Him for the next steps.
So what do you do when you’re faced with disruptions?
1. Always be reminded that God is sovereign.
Psalm 135:6 says, “Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.”
And Isaiah 46:10 declares, “My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.”
In the midst of disruptions, God is in control. Moreover, His purpose will prevail, even in the midst of the most disconcerting disruptions.
2. Find your stability in God.
We desire for things to go back to its normal routine.
However, the myth is that when routines come back, we will finally have peace and comfort. While routines can give some level of peace, there are many things in life we are not in full control of. Only God can bring stability in the midst of disruptions.
Phil 4:6-7 says, “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Only Christ can give peace that is far beyond human knowledge.
3. Disruptions allow us to check what’s important to us.
Ask this question, “if my house is on fire, what are the 3 things I will bring with me?” For sure, the answer will only reflect the most important items to us.
When we are pulled out of our comfort zones, our priority lists is reduced to the things that are most important to us.
Heavenly Father, if I can be honest, disruptions are not something I am excited about. I don’t welcome it neither do I appreciate it. But for some divine reason, you allow it because you have the ability to cause all things to work together for my good and ultimately for your glory. Help me to respond in a way that would be honoring to you and encouraging to the people around me. In Jesus’ name. AMEN.
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