Family Crises

This week in class we talked about family crises.  Each family has them, but some may seem more prevalent than others.  I love how a family crisis can be described as both a danger and an opportunity.  There are many different types of crises that can impact a family.  While the crisis is important, how we respond to the event and how we look back on the event are just as important.  The perspective that family members have can help them see the positive that comes from going through a crisis.  If a family has a positive outlook on a crisis, it can bring them together while those who have more of a negative look on the crisis may end up struggling more through the trial.  I know from personal experience that sometimes it's hard to be positive through trials.  I believe that the true test of our character is how we respond to different circumstances and events that occur in our lives.  The Lord doesn't want us to suffer more than is necessary, yet we need growing opportunities to become more like Him.  As we remember this, hopefully it can help us keep a more positive outlook on the challenges that we face in life.