A prayer to keep it together when your life is falling apart.

By Cindy McManaman, read by Leah Martin.

And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who've been called according to his purpose.

For those God foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his son.

Romans 828 through 29.

The drama that life brings is inevitable.

Yet how we respond to it determines whether or not it will be fruitful in our lives in conforming us to the image of Christ.

Our response to the drama also determines whether God gets the glory

or we shine the spotlight on our frailties,

insecurities, and emotional instability.

With help from God's word, plus some practical guidance, you and I can be drama-free free even when the unthinkable happens.

Even when you're clearly a victim.

Even when life takes an unexpected turn and you're caught in an overwhelming whirlwind of circumstances

that would make any person lose it. Even then.

Here are four ways that you can keep it together when it feels like your life is falling apart. These four steps spell the word calm, which is what you can be if you practice

them. 1. See. One, see, consider the bigger picture. Life, and therefore, every circumstance you encounter is meant to conform you to the image of Christ.

Once you consider this, you can focus on

can focus on passing the test rather than failing it

through unnecessary drama.

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