Problem Solved?

I was trying to solve a family problem early this morning.    I hadn't had my coffee or my talk with Jesus, but I was still trying.   It seemed futile and utterly impossible to come up with an effective solution. 

Anything that is broken can be fixed with enough effort, right?  

Math doesn't change...

1+1 = 2, 2+2=4, E=MC²  

The formula doesn't change, but we do not always understand. The truth is there are some problems that we cannot solve no matter how hard we try. 

Problems + Effort ≠ Solutions

God reminded me that it doesn't matter how hard I work, or how hard you work. There are some problems that only He can solve. There are other problems that someone else will need to solve.  There are some mountain-sized problems that do not have a solution. God will have to move the mountain. 

Just the other day I was praying about a mountain-sized problem.  God sent the solution in the most unexpected way.    The help, the answer was there all along and I didn't realize it because I was trying to solve it my way. 

• I must do what I can do for my problems.
• I must accept that many problems are beyond my control. 
• I must be there for people without trying to fix them or their situation. 
• I must focus on Jesus and my calling. 
• I must remember that when I focus on Jesus, He will handle the problems.
• I must surrender knowing that it is Jesus, not I who is in control.

Be encouraged.  Focus on whatever it is that God calls you to, and he will handle your problems. 

 

Problems + Jesus = Peace