How to confront problems

How to confront problems:

 

When I constantly see people asking God; why so many problems? my prayer is always the same one; "I place myself in agreement with the Kingdom of God, so that for every problem that comes to your life may be used by God for your own benefit, maturity and inner development of your spirit." The vast majority of our counseling with spiritual children, friends and family teaches me one thing, that until you learn from your experience there is no capacity for achievement. The problem is a variable of God to connect your spirit with something that is His which needs to be activated.

 

The philosophy states that problem is something that disrupts the peace, balance and harmony of those who have it. But God teaches us to use the problem to your own favor and benefit. Problems do not automatically produce the results God wants. Many people become bitter instead of better and never grow. God wants to teach you to respond with an attitude of faith and not a complaint.

 

Remember that God's plan is good, He knows what is best for you and your best interests are always in His mind. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

 

It is important to focus and concentrate on God's plan and not in the pain or the moment you are living right now. 2Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an external glory that far outweighs them all. God wants us not give in to the short-term thinking, keep your eyes focused on the end result.

 

If we are to share His glory, we must also share his suffering. What we suffer now is nothing compared with the glory that He will give later. Learn to rejoice and give thanks. God does not want us to thank for evil, sin, suffering or painful consequences in the world but give thanks knowing that He will use your problems to fulfill their purposes in you. A problem is never too big when you can give a smile to your day. A problem does not steal what has cost God build in you for long. What has God built for you? Faith, new mentality, freedom and hope. God will never leave us alone. I invite you to refuse to give up, to be persistent and get up no matter how many times you shake the dust. This problem is forming a mature but slow character in you. God wants you to change your way of praying and start praying like this; adapt me, reveal me, accelerate me and teach me. It is time to erase the phrase comfort me or have mercy on me and start placing yourself in agreement  with God and His spiritual world more often.

 

 

Let's look at five ways that God uses problems in our lives.

 

1. God uses problems to give us direction.

Sometimes God lights a fire under us to continue moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change, challenge us to learn new skills and take us out of our comfort. God is simply trying to get our attention. When we acknowledge God in our ways, our hearts our hearts will be grateful. Romans 8:28says that all things work together for good to those who love and fear the Lord.

 

2. God uses problems to inspect us.

People are like tea bags, if you know what's inside of them just immerse in hot water. God wants to deal with our pride and it is good to understand that He made man for His pleasure and not the other. Have you ever wondered if God is testing your faith with this problem? If God needs to be sure of what you believe him? The experience of others never guarantee you that God is able to do if you do not live it. Who learns in theory? So remember that every problem and adversity is an opportunity to succeed and be a winner.

 

3.God uses problems to correct us.

 

Some life lessons we learn through pain and failures. A typical example is of a child who has been told by the parents no to touch or play with hot things and consequences arise with the child's disobedience. God forgives us, but we have to pay a price for our rebellion and sin. Sometimes we learn to value something when we lose it such as health, money, relationships and many other things. A great lesson in this aspect is to learn how to value the people in our surroundings who are against us. Can you believe many of these people are a divine instrument for your growth? The Bible says ... Good thing for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your statutes, better it is for the law of your mouth that thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Psalms 119:71 As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another man Proverbs 27:17.  This truth also applies to those who are married. If you are married, did you know that God put each of our spouse to sharpen our character, but what we do regularly is flee from our relationships and problems thinking it is our best option. If you work, you might think that your boss is a tool of God to build character in your life. Yet many seek independence rid of authority and as a result there is no blessing or growth.

 

 

4. God uses problems to protect us.

 

A problem can be a blessing to distinguish, recognize and warn of major problems. A vivid example is the life of Joseph, son of Jacob.(Genesis 39) Because of jealousy, his brothers sold him into slavery, he was imprisoned, although Jose stood firm believing in God at all times.. As a leader of Egypt being able to take vengeance against his brothers he said;  you meant evil against me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now, to maintain many families alive.(Genesis 50:20) Only God can turn an adverse situation into a blessing.

 

I try to practice to the fullest these principles that I know they will help you in some way to keep you being yourself at all times. God does not want you to react at every situation like you used to before in regards to the negative, therefore:

 

-Stay cool when others are angry and loosing their heads. You have control over your emotions, do not lose it. It is not about not showing you are upset, but to do it wisely therefore you wont regret those bad times.

-Remember that every argument has at least three points of view, yours, the other, and God's. Always think why they react that way? Why you portray yourself this way? and How does God want you to correctly manage a situation?

-Wait to calm down before speaking. Note that the relationship is more important than a few words of discussion that can undo all your relationship. Give more importance to what unites you with that person and less about the opinions encountered  whether is with a child, parent or  girlfriend, etc.

-If you discipline yourself to feel good and be pleasant before a complicated and painful situation, you will have the privilege to turn problems into opportunities.
-It is important to tolerate because when you do, it will also occur to you.

 

Life is an eternal learning process in which only someone who knows how to seek for opportunities at difficult times will have a passing grade. Years, gray hairs, and time wont teach you anything if you don't learn from them. Remember God wants to live your life and you only have one opportunity to do so and do it correctly.

 

Blessings,

Alejandro Blanco Ministries