"Responding to life's pressures."

Greetings, Leaders.

How can leaders respond to the pressures of life?

"Where is your focus?" I ask myself this question when I begin to feel the pressures and stress pulling me toward anxiety. Pausing and thinking about my circumstances in light of my belief helps me regain proper perspective. I have learned that the things which we allow to dominate our thinking will influence our actions.

For example; when I am tempted to become anxious about what will happen to me, I remove my focus from helping others. The challenges then become mountains that seem immovable. The gap between my current position and where I desire becomes a gulf that seems impossible to cross.

However, I discovered a principle that leaders can apply today when the pressures are mounting and tension rising. The approach is rehearsing aloud "The focus of faith frees us from fear." Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Seek a friend that will stand together with you with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith.