The problem with many of us when faced with challenges; is that we react to the situations rather than respond to them. The one who reacts often does that whivh is inbred without looking at the consequences or outcomes of the reaction. And this reflex reaction oftrn ends up doing more harm than good. When faced with seemingly insomountable challenges the reflex is either to fight or flight; and many flee because as they see the Goliath in front of them it all seems impossible. It is human nature to react; but there is a better way to tackle it all. RESPONSE!! We need to learn to respond to situations . The difference between a reaction and a response is that when you react it is immediate and you are seldom prepared for any other eventualities. Your reaction might make you overcome that particular hurdle but what guarantee is there that you will overcome the next ones? Where as when one responds to a situation he stops to take complete stock of the situation and considers his options carefully and prepares for any other eventualities that might occur. A responder is one that is prepared to tackle the situation and otgers that might arise from the particular challenge. We can take a look at the Rapid Response units of security companies; note how they are prepared when they respond to an alarm. Step 1 : they make a phone call to the home owner to ascertain the situation; call goes unanswered there is a high risk situation i.e asses the situation carefully. Step 2 equipment; in zim Rapid response units are equiped with a radio; a ladder; and in most cases the guards are armed. In this case they are more than prepared to climb over the walls and do what they can to save and serve their client. A responder asseses and is prepared first then they tackle a situation. Pastor Bonnie Deuschle says; "your response determines your destiny" Ladies and gentlemen when we are challenged let us respond and not react. Reactions are volatile ( nuclear physics, anything goes wrong in the reaction a catastrophy is innevitable; the same goes with your life u react and something goes wrong catastrophic consequences) Response is the key!!!
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:26:53 +0000
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