Bernard owned two motor spare part shops and was doing quite well. He has a wife and four kids, with the high income he earn from the shops; he was able to put his children in one of the best and most expensive schools around. Although his wife is a trained nurse he never allowed her to practice her profession because according to him, he can afford the money that his wife will earn in salary.
Life was so good with Bernard and his family until suddenly he
lost his two shops to fire outbreak and because he has no insurance cover for
his shops, life become so difficult.
Bernard is not the only one in this kind of situation. There are so many people out there who have
lost their sources of livelihood because of the global economic recession. Jobs are cut down and many people ended up
losing their once plum jobs and those who managed to get another, have to
accept low salaries.
The question now is how we can handle situations when things suddenly
change negatively for us. Though we
cannot rule out to be totally disorganized, having the feelings of anguish, acrimony
and unhappiness, a wise person must always not show hopelessness in the time of
distress. The following tips are some of
the wise things to do in the face of inevitable.
Adjust Your Lifestyle:
To change to a lower standard of living is undeniably very tough but that is unfortunately the wise thing todo. Just communicate to your family that things have changed so that they too will adjust to the new reality. Many people find it difficult to accept this change and continue to live as if thing are still the same. They live on borrowed money so that people will not notice they have fallen. Living a fake life will make you incur more debt which makes life more miserable.
To change to a lower standard of living is undeniably very tough but that is unfortunately the wise thing todo. Just communicate to your family that things have changed so that they too will adjust to the new reality. Many people find it difficult to accept this change and continue to live as if thing are still the same. They live on borrowed money so that people will not notice they have fallen. Living a fake life will make you incur more debt which makes life more miserable.
To be able to cope with this present challenge, Bernard who was
living in a one story duplex, relocated his family to a room and a parlor
apartment and transferred his children to a government school where he no longer
pays school fees and the children are still having quality education. They also cut down on expensive food items and
foreign trips. Despite losing his
properties, he is still able to continue with his life because of this wise
decision to adjust his lifestyle and accept this new challenge.
Be Ready to Do a New Type
of Job:
Those who are accustomed to white collar jobs finds it difficult to do menial jobs and those who do business on their own, who are their own bosses do not find it easy to work under anyone when unavoidable happens. They feel people will talk about them or look down on them for accepting lower jobs. You should remember that what people say or feel about you can never put food on your table. Bernard after losing his investment took to driving job. He was doing this to make sure that his family never suffers. His wife also got a job in a private hospital and today they say they are happy.
Be Happy:
A happy person is one who is contented with the way things are. This does not mean to be lazy or accept defeat, but being happy in hard times is keeping those who wish you bad confused. They wonder if the problem is actually affecting you. Let us see what the Bible said in being happy with every situation you may find yourself. In Philippians 4:11 and 12, Paul said “I have learned in whatever circumstances I am to be self sufficient. I know how tolive in want and how to live in abundance”.
A happy person is one who is contented with the way things are. This does not mean to be lazy or accept defeat, but being happy in hard times is keeping those who wish you bad confused. They wonder if the problem is actually affecting you. Let us see what the Bible said in being happy with every situation you may find yourself. In Philippians 4:11 and 12, Paul said “I have learned in whatever circumstances I am to be self sufficient. I know how tolive in want and how to live in abundance”.
Keeping yourself happy will also give you the strength and focus to plan on the next line of action. When you are unhappy and down, you will lack concentration and ability to move ahead.
Turn to God:
Although I have put this point last in this post, it is the first wise thing to do. God is very much aware of what you are going through but he wants you to tell him your problems. Do not run from place to place looking for solution. Learn how to pray fervent and effective prayers and if required, fast. He will surely make a way where there is no way and you will see a dramatic improvement in your financial situation.
Although I have put this point last in this post, it is the first wise thing to do. God is very much aware of what you are going through but he wants you to tell him your problems. Do not run from place to place looking for solution. Learn how to pray fervent and effective prayers and if required, fast. He will surely make a way where there is no way and you will see a dramatic improvement in your financial situation.
I hope you will see good results.
I hope this is helpful.
See you in my next post. Do not
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