Do you have a “game plan for crisis”? Is your goal to finish well in life?

Just as athletes prepare for unexpected challenges, we should also anticipate the potential for crisis in our lives and be ready with strategies. Rest and rehabilitation are two strategies that Jesus used to intentionally take time for rest and healing. This serves as a reminder that rest is not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of our well-being.

I shared a framework with my church team that has helped me build a plan to navigate adversity. It is the acronym CHIME which stands for Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. This intentional approach helps us face challenges head-on.

Friend, I  invite you to reflect on your own lives, consider your responses to crises, and intentionally build resilience. Let me know how your plan for pain is coming along by tagging me @biancaolthoff 

XO,

B

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Assignment

Build a plan for pain using the CHIME framework: Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment.

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If you don't turn your pain into purpose or meaning, it will be a stumbling block that you can't get over.

Takeaways

1. Having a game plan for crisis is essential for finishing well in life.


2. It is important to be prepared for potential crises such as loss, death, unemployment, divorce, illness, and more.


3. Rest and rehabilitation are both necessary for our well-being and growth.


4. Knowing when to rest and when to seek rehabilitation is crucial for maintaining our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.


5. Jesus' example shows the importance of taking time for rest and solitude, as well as seeking God's presence and guidance. Take care of yourself and don't rely on others to fix or heal you.


6. Build a plan for pain using the CHIME framework: Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment.


7. Know who you are and find purpose in your pain.


8. Rely on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.


9. Create a plan for your pain to have handles for healing.

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