We all respond to hard times differently. Some retreat while others seem untouched by the circumstance. Temptations is strong to fall back on old ways of coping and escaping. This can make it worse.
The first thing we must to do is press into God. You start by thanking Him for the good and bad times. Don't worship as a result of a painful crisis, but rather worship Him alone - a kind, merciful and loving Father who holds our very breath. Think about His goodness. Thank Him for the storm and the calm that follows.
By worshipping, this prevents us from shutting down and isolating ourselves in a cocoon of self-preservation. When we thank Him our focus shifts away from our problem. Worship is a cure for self-pity!
Paul and Silas were beaten and locked in a horrible prison. Think about it. No medical treatment. The sights, sounds and smells of this inner cell was overwhelming. But around midnight they prayed and sang hymns (Acts 16:25). It says, "Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose." (verse 26 NIV).
And that's what God does when we worship through our tears and unexplained pain. When life once seemed so sweet and promising before it careened off a spiritual and emotional cliff. When we take advantage of our hard times by worshiping; God will bring an unexpected deliverance.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (I Thessalonians 5:18 KJV).
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