A person's true character is revealed when he is under pressure. Everyone, at some point in their lives, will experience pressure, stress and uncomfortable situations. The best way to handle pressure is to have a plan.
Demonstrating Good Character Under Pressure
1. Have a daily quiet time. When you are in a relationship with God, He can provide you with wisdom, peace, grace and words to deal with whatever situation you may face.
2. Embrace the stress as an opportunity to grow. Scripture tells us in Malachi 3 that the Lord refines us like silver and gold. The only way silver and gold are purified is to be put under fire and pressure. The end result is stronger and purer silver or gold.
3. Most issues that cause stress are out of your control. Most circumstances that people stress over don't even come to fruition. Most things aren't altered with you worrying or being anxious. So, recognize the issues you can control or change and address those and the ones that are out of your control you just accept and be gracious and humble.
4. Hold your tongue. Scripture also tells us in James 1:19 that we should be slow to speak, quick to listen and slow to anger.
5. Ask yourself-Am I demonstrating my true character by the traits revealed by my actions? Am I a different person in different settings or am I the same in all settings? True character is revealed in our traits every day but more so when we are under pressure or stressed.
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