When you are faced with a problem there is a solution in God’s word with a promise that could help solve them if you let Him. As you travel on God’s path, problems are but a mere stepping stone to bring you one step closer to reaching the goal He has set for you. Problems exist to only strengthen you and empower you, look at them from a positive perspective and allow the Holy Spirit through every promise of God to conquer each one. When a problem comes unexpectedly and trips you don’t act out of impulse and react on your emotions, for you will say or do something you could be sorry for later. It may even hurt at the time and the tears will flow, but give yourself time to let your emotions rest and seek the Lord’s guidance and wisdom to solve it. There is a promise for every problem in God’s word and pick the right one that is related to your situation. I challenge you to speak it and stand on it believing God will see you through and He will.
The PROBLEM: Do you feel lost and alone?
SPEAK GOD’S PROMISE: In Hebrews 13:5 Jesus said, He will never leave me nor forsake me.
The PROBLEM: Is there something you can’t do?
GOD’S PROMISE in Phil.4:13 says I can do all things through Christ who gives me the strength.
The PROBLEM: are you fearful or afraid?
GOD’S PROMISE: in 2 Timothy 1:7 ~GOD has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
The PROBLEM: concerned about your future?
SPEAK GOD’S PROMISE: in Jeremiah 29:11~ The LORD declares He has a plan for me, a plan to prosper me and not harm me but give me hope and a future.
The PROBLEM: troubled in trying to understand what is happening in your life and which way to go?
SPEAK GOD’S PROMISE: in Proverbs 3:5-6 ~ I will Trust in the LORD with all my heart; and not try to understand what HE is doing. I will Seek HIM in all that I do, and HE will show me which path to take.
The PROBLEM: worried about every day needs like clothing, food, shelter?
SPEAK GOD’S PROMISE: in Phil.4:19 ~ My GOD will supply all I need according to HIS riches in glory.
The PROBLEM: are you worried about tomorrow?
SPEAK GOD’S PROMISE: in Matt.6:34 ~I will not worry about tomorrow for each day has enough trouble of its own.
These are only 7 of the many promises in God’s word and they advise us how we should live our lives every day. It’s amazing how the bible not only gives us rules of the do’s and don’ts in life but also teaches us to live one day at a time and face each problem as they come along and not look for tomorrow’s problems or create one before it exists. It is very possible that it may not come to pass. How we handle and accept things moment by moment is crucial on how we will be able to enjoy our life in Christ. We can either live the abundant life Jesus promised or live down under and miss out on His best. It’s your choice to choose the life you want to live. Worry only leads to anxiety. TRUST is so important and if we can fully put all of our TRUST in GOD what worries would we have? We would certainly be able to enjoy each day as a blessing and know HE allowed it to happen for His purpose and will work all things out for our good. Even though it may not be pleasant at the time we know we can TRUST HIM in all things. HE didn’t promise us a perfect life but HE did promise HE would never leave us and HE will be there for us through it all. So I challenge you today to dwell on your blessings instead of your problems and give thanks to HIM for all HE has done and for all the things HE will do. Search the scriptures and find the promises HE gives and you will be amazed and your heart will rejoice for they are written for you. Amen and Amen ~
Don’t let circumstances rule you and get you down, but let Christ love you and lift you up! You are loved, God bless, Jan (Lollita Faith)
Author June Hodgins 