TLC #021: Finding Your Breakthrough: When Desperation Meets Faith
Welcome to The Life Compass Newsletter
Hey Family,
This week, we're diving deep into something we all face at some point: those moments when life hits hard, and we're left feeling like we've got nowhere left to turn. It's in these moments, when we're scraping the bottom of the barrel, that we often find the most profound changes can happen.
Let's talk about the transformative power of desperation and faith, and how it can lead us to a breakthrough, no matter where we're at in life.
1. When You're Out of Options, That's When Real Change Begins
Think about a time when you felt like you had hit a dead end. Maybe it was a job situation, a personal challenge, or a health scare. It's like the story of two people who were out of options and turned to Jesus for a miracle. One was a dad desperate to save his daughter, and the other, a woman who had been sick for years. Both felt that if they could just reach Jesus, things would turn around. And they did.
**Actionable Takeaway**: When you're feeling stuck, reach out beyond your usual go-to solutions. It might be a mentor, a new skill, or a different perspective. Sometimes, the answer lies where you least expect it.
2. It's About Taking That Step, No Matter How Small
The woman believed that if she could just touch Jesus' clothes, she'd be healed. And just like that, her faith made it happen. It wasn't a grand gesture, but a simple act of faith.
**Actionable Takeaway**: Small steps can lead to big changes. It could be as simple as deciding to read a book to improve your mindset, joining a community group, or even just reaching out to someone for help. Don't underestimate the power of one small step.
3. Faith Is Active, Not Passive
Faith isn't just sitting back and waiting for things to happen. It's about believing and then acting on that belief. Like how the dad was told to just believe his daughter would be okay, even when things seemed at their worst.
**Actionable Takeaway**: Act on your faith. Start that business plan you've been dreaming about, apply for that job, or make that move. Even when it's tough, keep pushing. Your belief is the fuel, but your actions are the engine.
Wrap Up
Life's challenges can be the very thing that push us toward our breakthrough. Remember, it's in those moments of desperation that we often make the most significant leaps. So, when you're feeling at the end of your rope, remember these three things:
1. **Embrace the moment**: It might just be the beginning of something new.
2. **Take the small step**: It's as significant as a leap.
3. **Keep your faith active**: Pair your beliefs with action.
We're all in this journey together, and remember, no matter how tough it gets, there's always a way forward.
Stay strong and keep pushing,
Devin Gough
