As we go through life, we all face a lot of unexpected challenges. I’ve found there are four possible ways to deal with the unexpected:

Focus inward and wallow in self-pity.

Focus backward and mourn in grief.

Look ahead in uncertainty and confusion.

Or…

Look up in trust to the God who loves me.

I’ve learned that no matter what uncertainty I’m facing, the answer is always the same: Jesus.

And this is the spirit of today’s featured post by Maree Dee How to Thrive in the Midst of the Unexpected. Maree provides both encouragement and a list of practical ways to help you thrive in your circumstances by focusing on the same God who died to give you His unending peace.

What unexpected circumstances are you facing today? Are you wallowing, mourning, or confused? Then head over to Embracing the Unexpected for a little encouragement to help you thrive in God’s love and peace.

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How to Thrive in the Midst of the Unexpected

Now For This Week’s Link Up!

Let’s bless and encourage one another in our walk with the Lord…

We hope this link-up will be a source of encouragement each week. If you are a Christian blogger, we invite you to link up and meet new friends within the Christian blogging community. If you’re a reader, we encourage you to visit new bloggers and discover women who love Jesus as much as you do. Whoever you are, we hope you’ll meet Jesus here.

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