IHS TOGETHER / EVANGELICAL CHURCH ALLIANCE INTL.

Handling Criticism! Have you ever been made fun of or criticized for doing the right thing?  The Hebrew scriptures provide for us a story of doing the right thing and being criticized and made fun of for it.  The story is found in the Book of Nehemiah.  If you have gone through a time of opposition, Nehemiah offers some counseling in dealing with critics.  Please read the book of Nehemiah.  The destructive critics make their attacks personal.  They question your motives.  They spread rumors.  They run with other critics.  They resist change.  They are sarcastic.  They use intimidation.  They try to discourage those around you. How does one deal with destructive critics or criticisms?  The prophet Nehemiah used prayer.  When criticized, ask God if the criticism is just.  Pray for courage to change.  Pray for those who are doing the criticizing.  Pray for humility and the ability not to take things personal.  Pray for wisdom, strength, and discernment to keep doing what is right.  The prophet knew that the critics’ problems were not with him, but with God.  When you remind yourself God is in control, you recognize criticism for what it is and you do not allow it to dissuade you.  God was persistent in doing the right thing.  The best way at times to deal with critics is to outlast them, doing what you know God has called you to do. Many times the races that we have in life do not go to the swift, but to the one who perseveres.  If you are going through a time when it seems that everything you try is being met with opposition, if you feel like your critics are being destructive instead of constructive, recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference.  You will be criticized.  Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent. Blessings, CH K.

Handling Criticism! Have you ever been made fun of or criticized for doing the right thing?  The Hebrew scriptures provide for us a story of doing the right thing and being criticized and made fun of for it.  The story is found in the Book of Nehemiah.  If you have gone through a time of opposition, Nehemiah offers some counseling in dealing with critics.  Please read the book of Nehemiah.  The destructive critics make their attacks personal.  They question your motives.  They spread rumors.  They run with other critics.  They resist change.  They are sarcastic.  They use intimidation.  They try to discourage those around you. How does one deal with destructive critics or criticisms?  The prophet Nehemiah used prayer.  When criticized, ask God if the criticism is just.  Pray for courage to change.  Pray for those who are doing the criticizing.  Pray for humility and the ability not to take things personal.  Pray for wisdom, strength, and discernment to keep doing what is right.  The prophet knew that the critics’ problems were not with him, but with God.  When you remind yourself God is in control, you recognize criticism for what it is and you do not allow it to dissuade you.  God was persistent in doing the right thing.  The best way at times to deal with critics is to outlast them, doing what you know God has called you to do. Many times the races that we have in life do not go to the swift, but to the one who perseveres.  If you are going through a time when it seems that everything you try is being met with opposition, if you feel like your critics are being destructive instead of constructive, recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference.  You will be criticized.  Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent. Blessings, CH K.

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik

Taking Shortcuts

    The other day, as I was returning from the airport, there was a traffic backup where two major freeways merge.  I decided that I did not want to wait in the traffic, and exited off of the freeway, looking for a shortcut.  The shortcut would have worked if it had not been for the two extremely long trains that crossed my path.  I would have been better off staying with the traffic and waiting patiently.

   There are times in our own lives when we feel that we are in a traffic jam waiting for God to answer our prayers.  While we are waiting, we become impatient, and want to take a shortcut on our own.  A classic example in the Old Testament is Abraham, who got impatient waiting for God to give him his promised son, and took things into his own hands by having a son with Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar.  Abraham’s actions created more problems for him that he could have prevented if he had waited patiently for God.

   When we take action into our own hands and follow our own will instead of God’s will, we often create a mess.  God tells us to wait on Him and not take things into our own hands.  Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”   Let us remember when we get impatient waiting on God to be careful of the shortcuts that we might want to take, and instead, wait patiently on Him, because He is faithful.

Blessings to all,

Chaplain Krupnik