I’m convinced the secret to finding encouragement relies on our response—not our reaction. When something hard happens, it’s tempting to react—to express our anger, fear, confusion, and frustration with no filter. We may lash out at others, blame ourselves, experience extreme anxiety, or sink into depression. But we have to do more than simply express our feelings; we must direct them to God and surrender ourselves to time alone in worship. In that time, we each must ask ourselves, “Am I responding or reacting?”
