Managing Crisis Effectively 1

2Cor.4v8-9: We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

What do we mean by managing crisis effectively? It means handling a crisis properly or in the right way or profiting out of a crisis. So how have you been responding to the crisis of life? The truth of the matter is that crisis does exist in life, but it’s how you respond to it that matters. For instance, if we look at the coronavirus pandemic, it’s actually a crisis situation, but God wants you to respond properly to this crisis. This is why I am sharing with you how to respond positively to a crisis. If you look at our text scripture in (2Cor.4v8-9), the Great Apostle Paul was a man who was acquainted with crisis a lot but you can see from his attitude in this scripture that he responded properly to the crisis of life. His attitude was spot on, thus leaving for us an example of how to deal with crisis.

By the way, what is a Crisis? A Crisis is:

• A time of intense difficulty or danger.
• A time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering.

Crisis is derived from the Greek Word “Krisis” which means a turning point in a disease. At such a moment, the person with the disease could either get better or worse. So, in essence, a Crisis is a critical moment or a testing time.

So dearly beloved, how have you been responding to the crisis of life? I have discovered from my experience in life and in counselling people that when it comes to managing crisis, it can either:

1. Make you better or bitter. Crisis can either make you a better or bitter person at the end of the day, depending on how you choose to manage crisis. For instance, Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, instead of being bitter, became a far better person because he responded positively to the crisis instead of being critical or negative (Gen.39v1-6, 20-23). My dear reader, what posture have you taken about the crisis that you are currently going through?
   
2. Make you productive or passive. Crisis can either make you resourceful or inactive. It can either spur you into action or cause you to be grounded or paralyzed. It just depends on how you respond to it. If you consider Joseph once again, you will see that he was productive and resourceful in the time of crisis instead of moaning or grumbling. No wonder he rose higher and higher in Egypt in his capacity. He produced his best works in a time of crisis; this should also be true about you also if you will approach crisis with the right kind of mentality (Gen.40v1-22).

My dearly beloved saints, it’s time to use the time of crisis to your advantage profitably. It’s time for you to prosper in a time of crisis. If you believe this, say a big Amen.

Other Scriptural References: (Jam.1v2-4; 1Pet.4v12-13: 2v21-23; Ps.78v41; 2Cor.1v3-4; Dan.1v1-4, 17-21).

Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, I choose to have the right kind of mentality and attitude in my time of crisis. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for being my helper in a time of crisis.

CONFESSION: By the grace of God, I choose to respond positively to the crisis of life. No matter what comes my way, I will not fret or fear because the one that is with me is greater than any foe or crisis. Therefore, I will stand and not fall. I will prevail and not be defeated. I will win and not lose. As I maintain and watch over my attitude, my victory and triumph are guaranteed. Glory be to Jesus, I am becoming a better crisis manager