Secrets for Thriving in Challenging Times

One of the greatest man of God today who has inspired me greatly (even naming one of my companies Kingdom Concepts Enterprises) is Dr. Myles Munroe. I have heard him speak several times in the Philippines as he talked about God's Kingdom and Righteousness. The same message that Jesus taught...

"But, seek first His kingdom and His righteousness..." - Matthew 6:33 (NIV)


But, have you ever wondered why you still face terrible crises day-in and day-out? Why does God allow us to struggle? Why does God bring difficult times in our lives, up to the point of giving up?

Dr. Myles Munroe simply puts it this way: It is through crisis that God's Name is glorified. And, consequently, the man whom God was glorified becomes renowned altogether. Think about such names as Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison, Martin Luther King and biblical greats such as Joseph, Daniel, Abraham, Job and Jesus. What was common to them was the word CRISIS. And, ultimately, there battle and victory over their crisis was exactly why many people around the world continue to speak about them until today.

If you are experiencing a crisis today, welcome it with gladness. Whether its in the area of your finance, job, family, marriage, ministry or health, God wants you to glorify Him through your crisis. Think about it! The Book of James says,

‘2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.’ – James 1:2-3 (NIV)

Are you ready to say, "Crisis, I welcome you. Let God's Name be lifted up today!"?

God bless!

PS1. Here's a short video (Just 9 clips. Haha) where Dr. Myles Munroe talks about how crisis can be a blessing in your life! Check it now.





PS2. Here's the link if you want to watch it in youtube: Beyond Profit talks about crisis

Trials are Life Lessons! Do You Want to Pass the Test?

Are you facing trials of many kinds today? The Bible says..

‘2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.’ – James 1:2-3 (NIV)

I can compare trials that we face in life to the lessons in our formal education. Before you can move on to the next level (say from Grade 1 to Grade 2), you have to learn the lessons and pass the examinations given by your teachers. In life, we face these “lessons” and before we can proceed to new lessons, we have to learn from our current lessons. Are you facing a difficult situation with your finances, your spouse, parenting, your boss or employees, your health, sick loved ones and even your mother-in-law? These are lessons for us...not to escape from but to learn from. Once we’ve learned our lessons, we are ready for the next one. “What? You mean this will not end?”, you might say. Yes, life is full of lessons, whether you are a 3-year old child playing in the living room or a 90-year old great grandfather sitting on a rocking chair. Life will throw lessons at you until you breathe your final breath.

So how can I learn from these lessons? Go back and read James 1:2-3 again,

‘2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.’ – James 1:2-3 (NIV)

In short, the Bible says that you should have the time of your life when you face your problems because you know that you will become a life champion...an over-comer!

So what’s your trial today? Embrace it! Learn from it! Then move on to the next lesson!

Trials of many kinds are lessons meant to develop our inner (and outer) strengths so that we can become complete.

‘4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.’ – James 1:4 (NIV)

May you achieve true success!

Bryan

PS. Do you want to be complete? Face those trials and learn your lessons today!