Stay Afloat During Tough Times

Whitney Hopler

Life in our fallen world is full of crises and tragedies, and no one can go through life untouched by tough circumstances. Some people sink under the weight of challenges into the depths of despair. But others stay afloat to achieve success in life.

No matter what problems you may be facing, with God, there is always hope. Here are some ways you can stay afloat during tough times:

Adapted from Unsinkable: Getting Out of Life's Pits and Staying Out, copyright 2002 by Pat Williams. Published by Fleming H. Revell, a division of Baker Book House Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., www.bakerbooks.com, 1-800-877-2665.

Pat Williams is senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic. He has forty years of professional sports experience, has written twenty-two books, and also serves as a motivational speaker. He and his wife, Ruth, are the parents of nineteen children, fourteen of whom have been adopted from four foreign countries.

How has a challenging circumstance recently threatened to sink you into despair? What decisions have you made to stay afloat, and why? How has God helped you? What encouragement would you like to offer others who might be feeling hopeless? Visit Crosswalk's forums to discuss this topic by clicking on the link below.

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