Overcoming Life Obstacles

Abstract

Have you ever felt like your life as a servant leader is like a small ship being tossed to and fro by the wind and waves? When we are circumstance-focused as a Christian, the inevitable result is a “sea sickness” of mind, body, and spirit. A major element of our growth in Christ is keeping our mind and heart focused on Jesus in the midst of the trials, tribulations, and storms of life. As human beings in the flesh, we are all naturally circumstance driven. In other words, we evaluate our situation based upon our reasoning and the evidence of our senses. This “walking by sight” isolates us from God’s power. Many Christians say to God, “First change my circumstances and calm the storm, and then I will believe or obey.”