The problems we face have a way of getting us on our knees.
Problems are for a season but always for a reason.
At best, it says this is an opportunity for change. At worst, it says I am taking you down with me.
It can have adverse psychological, emotional and physical effects on us or can put songs of praise in our mouths.
It can develop Godly character in us or it can make us loose the essence of who we are.
We can either be more determined or utterly downcast.
It can give us a sense shame or a warrior's fame.
It can be our good friend, truthfully revealing areas in your life that is not right or be our worst enemy.
Talking about friends, it has a way of letting us know who our true friends are when it comes around.
Problems; sometimes is self inflicted, other times it happens to us by chance.
There are times, we have a clue about what to do, other times we might be clueless.
It can grind us to dust or polish us like diamond.
How we react to and view problems determine a lot the outcome of our lives. When we face a problem we can choose to:
"Be pitiful or powerful", we can't be both.-Retha McPherson
Problems are a part of life. And life is not always easy.The Lord says "...in the world you have tribulation {great misery or distress, great affliction, deep sorrow} but take courage; I have overcome the world". John 16:33. The only people whose lives are void of any problem whatsoever are those in the grave. If you are facing a problem[s] at least thank God, you are alive!
I don't think it is healthy or beneficial for us to pray for an easy life. Instead we should pray for strength in our inner man {Ephesians 3:16} , for pure and unadulterated wisdom from God the father {James 1:5}, for knowledge to add to wisdom which is the only guarantee we will have stability in these unstable and uncertain time{Isaiah 33:6...wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of your time}. Also for understanding so that we can establish things just as Father God used understanding to establish the heavens{Proverbs 3:19}. Pray for--------you are welcome to add more...
Having prayed, we need to humble our selves so that we can receive grace to function and do that which is required and expected of us {James 4:6 ...God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble} Receive the love of God which He freely gives unto us, the love which cast out all fears! {1John 4:18} The bible is filled with verses asking us not be afraid, for fear is one of the most crippling thing known to man. So today I am echoing the words of God, fear not! Not even the problems you are facing. You have been made more than a conqueror in Jesus name! Instead of listening to the voice of fear listen to the voice of faith; after all they are both asking you to do one thing in common " believe in something you have never seen." Finally our minds need to be focused on God, so that we are kept in perfect peace.{Isaiah 26:3} With all these in place there is nothing that will come our way that we can not handle.
It is most imperative that we bear in mind also that for every
problem there is... a
solution!God has graciously given us the solution to every problem man will ever face in life. He is a good God whose thoughts towards us are that of good and not evil to bring us to an expected end. He has given us:
Authority in the name of Jesus. Indeed there is something about the name of Jesus. At the mention of the name, sickness and diseases disappear from our bodies. Demons and all the forces of hell take to their heels. As believers, In the name of Jesus we can go on our knees and pray asking God of anything and it will be done unto us. {John 14:13-14} The name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous run in and they are saved!{Proverbs 18:10} Use the authority!
Power in the blood of Jesus: The bible makes us understand that we overcome by the blood of the lamb and the words of our testimony. The blood of Jesus is our covering hence as Christians when we pray we cover ourselves with the blood. Because of the blood that was shed from Emmanuel's veins, the things that are supposed to destroy us passes over. Whenever we are faced with a problem that seems like it is going to utterly destroy us all we need to do is plead the blood of Jesus!
His words: This words I speak to you Jesus says are spirit and life. The bible contains all the information we will ever need to live a rich and fulfilling life. The words of the Lord are pure words; as silver tried in a furnance of earth, purified seven times. {Psalms 12:6} For the words of God to be beneficial to us in solving lives problems, we first have to know the word then we have to make a conscious decision to agree with the word. Or as I like to tell myself "Be one with the word". When we do this we will find that there is no limitations for us except the one we put on our self....we are now ready to think like God, talk like God and create like God-Pastor Paula white. When we are in agreement with the word regardless of what is happening around us, the will and purpose of God be done in our lives as He has purposed in heaven.
No one and nothing can thwart, delay or stop you from living the life you are destined to live except you! This brings me to one of my favorite quotes; "nobody great or small can be ruined except by his own hand". -Oscar Wilde. Let's take God at His words! Not only when we face problems but at all times. Open the bible and read. Heaven and earth may pass away but my words will not pass away {Luke 21;33} It's that powerful! Psalm 138:2 ...God has magnified His words above all His name. He is that serious about what He says! Thank you lord!
The holy spirit: Our comforter... He is the one who comforts us when sometimes life gets unbearable. He is our companion... no matter what happens, we are never alone. Right now even as you read this He is there with you! He is our helper... The bible says the same power which raised Jesus from the dead is at work in us , so we can do all things through Christ which strengthens us. He is our teacher, our guide and brings to our
remembrance all things. He is the one that gives us utterance to pray... He is able to tell us what to do at any situation or circumstances we find ourselves and make us come out on top. Sometimes in my thought, I fondly call Him my "secret weapon", although He is much more than that. He can turn you into "solutions.com" as a dear friend of mine testifies. More than ever we need to relate closely to, and work in partnership with the spirit of the living God.
He has given us tools and divinely placed people around us: Every human being came to earth equipped by God with abilities, gifts and talents, unique and sufficient to go through the journey of life. One way we find out these things is in the place of prayer and the problem we face has a way of causing some of these things to rise up from within us. He has given us our minds and intellect enrich and use it. Read good books that will be worth your time. For reviews on books that have the potential to do this visit
http://booksenrichinglives.com/ The most highly recommended books of all times still remains the BIBLE. `He has given us mouths not just to eat and drink but to channel the course of our lives by the words we speak. Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it shall eat it's fruits {Proverbs 18:21}. Change your confessions. Your life is responding to the name you are calling it!
There are people God has divinely placed around us for the seasons of our lives. Be it in the time of problems, setbacks, trials or in the season of rest. We have to look outside of ourselves and what we might be going through, take out time and note the people currently in our lives. Even the people we meet; for with God there are no such things as mere coincidence. We have to become aware of their presence and what they are in our life for. God uses people to help each other. Who are the people in your life right now ? If you can't seem to find any, then pray in Jesus name and ask God to send you "Destiny helpers" as a friend of mine would call them.
After giving this a lot of thought, I can say for sure that, if we look closely and re-focus our attention for a moment we will find that every problem we encounter in life always come with an opportunity. An opportunity to know God like we have never known Him before. If only we will let Him, He will help us turn that problem into a promotion. I hope the words written today is helpful and a blessing to somebody as it has been to me. Please feel free to leave a comment as usual, lets share some more on this. There are giants in the land... but we are more than able!
Shalom all, I hope this article wasn't a tad too long.
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