What do you do when things go wrong?
Today, The Morning Thing talked about how to handle those stressful situations.

When things go wrong we want to remember: 

1. God is only a prayer away. Open the door for divine intervention and keep your faith on during hardships
2. Your life won’t end because of a hard time. Though it may feel like it, this situation won’t crush you. It has absolutely no power over your internal state, other than what you give it.
3. Worry is counter-Productive. Just like a rocking chair, worry makes a person go back and forth but takes them nowhere. 
4. Suffering is a part of life, even for Jesus. There’s joy awaiting on the other side. It may not feel the best, but it’s all a part of the journey.

Click HERE to see more things to remember when things go wrong. 

We also shared some insight from www.allprodad.com – teaching your kids to finish strong.

All Pro Dad discussed ways to talk to your child about the necessity of endurance in faith and life. 

1. Perseverance in Difficulty.

2. Moral Character

3. A Commitment to Excellence.

Click HERE to see the article and great insight from All Pro Dad.

Right now, there are many families in Texas that are facing an incredibly difficult situation. They are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Please pray for Texas and the relief effort.
Want to help? Here are links to several ministries that are on site participating in the relief effort. 

Samaritan’s Purse – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Convoy of Hope – https://www.convoyofhope.org/

Somebody Cares International – https://somebodycares.org/somebody-cares-houston/

Salvation Army:  www.helpsalvationarmy.org
Donate by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
Mail checks to: The Salvation Army PO BOX 1959 Atlanta, GA 30301 Please designate ‘Hurricane Harvey’ on all checks.
To receive a donation link via text: Text STORM to 51555

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