Unstuck: The Crucible Projectනියැදිය

Feeling stuck leads to feelings of anxiety, sadness, and anger that just make things worse.

The more Billy tried to get us out of that pit, the deeper his Bronco dug in.

You’ve been there before, I know I have. We get ourselves in a situation, and it seems the harder we try on our own, the worse we make it. Leaving the Bronco wasn't an option for us, but I have been stuck at other times and felt it would be easier to just give up.

Israel was stuck in Egypt. Even after God freed them, some of the congregation wanted to go back to the pit that had enslaved them.

Staying Stuck

Believe it or not, staying stuck can have its advantages. There is something comfortable and familiar about staying where we are (even if it feels bad). It may be difficult or painful, but at least we know what we are dealing with. Taking a step toward what we really want is fraught with risks. We don’t know what that new reality will be like. We make up a story about the worst things that might happen. If we get what we want, what if the price we pay is to lose something—or someone—precious to us?

When we are stuck, we have to ask ourselves the same question Jesus asked someone who was stuck:

Challenge: Do you want to be made well?