Why Hitting Rock Bottom Might Be Good For You Stories of Hope in Hard Times

Have you ever wondered why we hit rock bottom? Could good ever come from it? I share 4 questions which help rebound stronger after hitting rock bottom.
My Most Recent Story of Hitting Rock BottomIn September I hit rock bottom. The combination of dealing with COVID restrictions, trying to help my children stay focused for online school after a LONG and exhausting summer caring for my son with low-functioning autism. I was exhausted and broken. . . again!
Here are 4 questions I learned and used as I was rebounding from my rock bottom. I hope they help you as well.
Ask These 4 Questions to Rebound Stronger After Hitting Rock Bottom 1. God, Will You Help me?First, ask God to help! He is uniquely situated to help you in your specific situation. Talk to Him and ask Him for help and guidance as you desire to do better and be better.
Isaiah 57:15, "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
2. Why did I burn out and hit rock bottom?The first question to ask yourself is why. If we don’t know why we can change and solve it.
"Hitting rock bottom doesn't mean you have to stay there." — Michelle ParsonsStory of leper colony and the purpose in pain.
3. What do I want to change?"Never be afraid to fall apart. It represents an opportunity to rebuild yourself the way you wished you'd been all along." — ​Rae Smith
When we hit rock bottom it is probably because some of our foundations stones in life have cracked and need to be repaired. We can only build a taller, stronger and better us when our foundation is solid.
4. How do I commit to change it?"Strength and growth only come from continuous effort and struggle." — Napoleon Hill
Now that you know why and what you want to change, make a plan HOW you will change.
InvitationWant to avoid rock bottom in the first place? Take 30 min or more to evaluate your life and see if you are out of balance. Need help? Download and use my ‘Not-To-Do-List.’
PromiseIsaiah 40: 28-31
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. . .But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. God is never weary nor faint. He can and will renew and increase your strength as you move forward with His help from rock bottom. Rock bottom can be good after all because you can use it as a powerful tool to change yourself to be better, stronger and more capable.
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