‘His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known.’ Ephesians 3:10 NIV Seventh, try to see the problem from different angles. Paul talks about ‘the manifold wisdom of God.’ To understand the word ‘manifold’, think of a...
‘These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.’ John 16:33 NKJV Sixth, you must try to keep your problems in perspective. You’ve probably heard the saying: ‘I grumbled because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.’ In a Peanuts cartoon,...
‘A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.’ Proverbs 16:9 NKJV Fifth, don’t just see the problem, look for the opportunity. When US President John F. Kennedy was asked how he became a war hero, he smiled and quipped, ‘It was easy. Somebody sunk my...
‘The prudent give thought to their steps.’ Proverbs 14:15 NIV Fourth, evaluate the problem carefully and prayerfully. Here’s what King Solomon said about reacting impulsively instead of taking time to get all the facts. ‘The simple believe anything, but the prudent...
‘Should someone like me have to run and hide in the temple to save my life? I won’t go!’ Nehemiah 6:11 CEV Third, you must face the problem. When Nehemiah was threatened by his enemies, some of his friends told him to hide in the temple. But he replied, ‘Should a man...
