The “solid foundation” we were dependent on in life suddenly gives away beneath us and crises hits us like a sudden tsunami. It can be in the form of finance, job, family, health or relationship. These crises may build gradually or hit us like a thunderbolt. We scramble to set things right within our preferred time frame whereas our emotions or grief take longer to settle than the speed in which we face our crises. We long for the crises to blow over at the earliest and we seek help from different quarters. At this point, God is also part of the option. We want the crisis to end and that too, to end now. Prayers go unanswered and we cry out “Why me?”.
These hard-pressed times also pose dried up resources and extremely limited options. Our desperate efforts become intense. Even worse the current crisis snowballs into new problems disorienting you and completely throwing you off guard with no relief in sight. Techniques like “breath in, breathe out”, “just don't look at the problem”, “relax”, “this too will pass away” – are unhelpful. We seek logical explanation by comparing ourselves to others and wondering “why I am suffering so much compared to many who seem to enjoy life?”. The question of "Why" becomes paramount. We soon start blaming everyone and everything including God.
From a Christian perspective, losing control is a profound invitation to shift our focus from circumstances to God's character. Rather than striving in anxiety, believers are encouraged to practice active surrender, trust in God’s sovereignty, and anchor themselves in His promises. Given below are some practical ways to deal with your crisis:
- The Bible calls us to shift focus from circumstances to sovereignty:
When everything feels out of control, it is easy to let anxiety spiral, but the Bible reminds believers that God is never surprised. He remains on the throne, and what feels like chaos is already under His authority. Acknowledging that you are not in control, but God is, removes the impossible burden of having to perfectly manage life.
- The power of intentional surrender.
Rather than giving in to the urge to force outcomes, Christianity emphasizes yielding to God's plan. The Apostle Paul in the Bible gave a practical blueprint for this: instead of worrying, believers are instructed to take their anxieties to God in prayer with thanksgiving. This active release—often referred to as "casting your burdens"—hands the steering wheel back to the Creator.
- Discovering the peace of Christ.
Biblical peace is not the absence of trouble, but rather the presence of Christ amid it. When life feels chaotic, God promises a peace that "transcends all understanding"—a supernatural calm that holds steady, regardless of whether your situation immediately changes.
- Trusting the "Bigger Picture"
The promise in the Bible tells us that God works all things together for the good for those who love Him. Even when situations make no sense and seem devastating, we are encouraged to walk by faith rather than mere rational explanations.
Dear Friends, your hope will not be wasted if you learn to trust Jesus, commit to know Him and accept Him in your life not as a religion but as a relationship. Jesus is the true Messiah, because He encountered and came out victorious from the world's toughest problem - Death.
The Bible states this as a biggest sacrifice for human beings. He died for our sins to offer forgiveness and freedom from all guilt and become the children of God. Jesus raised people from death during ministering to people and He rose from the dead. Whether your trouble and crisis were gradual or sudden, you will not be destroyed. You will live because of Christ. Jesus who claimed, “because I live you will live also."
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