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too often, making decisions to change follows a major crisis. For example, a
judge in New York was arrested and sent to prison for thirteen months for
harassing his former mistress. Instead of getting psychiatric and medical
treatment for manic depression, what help he accepted only aggravated the problem. He also avoided addressing
his spiritual issues.
This judge refused to get help because
of fear of exposure. Change is possible only by accepting the reality of any
given situation or problem. Problems do not go away just because we refuse to
accept their existence. Denial encourages problems to get out of control and paves
the way for a crisis and potential disaster.
The
person who makes wise decisions and pursues positive change may avoid sudden
crisis or disaster. Listen to Proverbs 3:25. "Have no fear of sudden
disaster or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your
confidence and will keep your foot from being snared." God is ready to do his part as we seek his guidance.
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