As a pastor and a husband, I've seen my fair share of chaos in life. But I've learned that it's in those moments of uncertainty that we must draw on our faith to respond with courage. You see, when disaster strikes, it's easy to lose our mental composure and doubt God's love. But the truth is, God is holy love, and He wants us to venture our all with total abandon and confidence in Him. That's what faith is all about - throwing ourselves upon God, trusting in His sovereignty, and knowing that He's in control.
When our plans are disrupted, it's tempting to shrink back or give up. But that's not what God calls us to do. He calls us to be courageous, to stand firm in our faith, and to trust in His goodness, even when we don't understand what He's doing. As the Bible says, "We have to get into the habit of carefully listening to God about everything, forming the habit of finding out what He says and heeding it." When we do that, we'll know how to respond to chaos with courage and faith.
For me, that means taking initiative, making decisions, and taking action, even when it's hard. It means trusting that God has a plan, even when I don't see it. And it means being proactive about handling failure, rather than letting it defeat me. As I always say to my congregation, "Lord, when I fail, I will..." - and then I fill in the blank with a plan of action. By doing so, I'm able to respond to chaos with courage and faith, knowing that God is in control and that I can trust in His love and sovereignty.