Be Still And Know

Colossians 4:5-6 NLT  'Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.' What is your first response, when something goes wrong? Is it for you and your family, or for others? When we face crises of any sort, usually our first thought is to worry about our own welfare and that of those we love the most. It’s a reminder of the fractured world we live in, into which Jesus brought the message of others first.   So, recalling the question: ‘Isn’t this surprising?’, we then ask ourselves a second question: “What’s the opportunity here?” This immediately slows our need for an instant response. We press the pause button and consider our circumstances in greater detail. This pause is a wonderful opportunity to consider our options. As scripture says, it is the fertile ground from which wisdom springs forth.  While the pause button is pressed, I can consider my situation from dee