There is a phrase often used by those who have risen above adversity throughout history. “Crisis is opportunity.” Many people agree with this phrase and have gone through crises with a positive attitude. However, I don't think this phrase applies to everyone. I believe that it only applies to those whose minds and vessels of thought are ready when a crisis approaches.

  I don't think anyone with a normal mindset welcomes a crisis, and in that sense, the crisis of trials and tribulations that came to our couple this time was something we wanted to avoid. However, the face of hardship and the content of the crisis are not within my power to choose. Like the snow that falls, there is nothing I can do but accept it as it is.

  However, I have faith that God provides opportunities in this crisis.  I have recently come to a deep realization that there is one thing that is the most difficult to overcome in this opportunity: my inclination or personality. It's what we call nature. It is commonly said that this can never change. While this is true, God's message in the Bible both teaches and rebukes us to overcome it.

  This personality is called character in English. It originally comes from the Greek word "charakter". It means “to inscribe,” “to imprint,” or “a characteristic seal,” hence the idea of character, temperament, or traits. Since this is at the center of each of us, it seems that no amount of teaching or events can change it.

  But God is calling us to change. Not just any change, but a fundamental transformation or transmutation. Like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, not just a change of clothes. How is this transformation possible?

  The realization that comes after thought and contemplation is that when a crisis, such as a trial or test, is presented as an opportunity, we humbly lay down our ironclad character. And allow God to take its place, there will be the beginning of
Change. 
  This week realizes that we need to take a virtual CG step beyond reality with faith.

Today's Formula: Crisis + Chance x Change = Transformation