When the going gets tough, we need to remind ourselves that there is a way to be peaceful, in the midst of our storms. Isaiah has these words for us: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you” (Isaiah 26:3). In the middle of your struggles, do you keep your mind focused on God and how He wants you to view your situation? It is very tempting to focus solely on your problems, but that will most certainly bring you down. Reorient your mind to the One who is able to calm the storm and bring peace to our troubled hearts. He knows what you are going through and has your best in mind.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.