Wednesday, 28th June 2023
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2: 7-9
Memory Verse: When we are knocked down, we get up again. 2 Corinthians 4:9 (CEV)
Problems may never end. What is most important is your disposition to problems. Infact, atimes, or perhaps most times, what we call breakthrough is another problem in disguise. However, while their good problems coming in form of a breakthrough, there are also bad problems capable of making life very difficult. Either way, your attitude is the most important factor. If your problems are spiritual, using physical or psychological approach may prolong such problems. It takes spiritual power to command spiritual result. Only the anointing of God break yokes. The Word For Today says, “Every problem you face in life introduces you to yourself. It shows you how you think and what you’re made of. People basically respond to problems in three ways:
- They refuse to accept them.
(2) They accept them and then endure them, or,
(3) They accept them and try to improve things.
Which of these three people are you? Paul was a problem solver. He knew that with God on his side, he would prevail. ‘We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us. We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don’t know what to do, we never give up. In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again.’ (2 Cor. 4:7–9 CEV).
So, when it comes to having problems, what should you do?
1. Anticipate them. Since problems are unavoidable, prepare for them spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. If you pray for God’s best and anticipate Satan’s worst, you will find yourself in a good position to solve the problems that come your way.
2. See the big picture. You can’t afford to be overcome by emotion or get bogged down and lose sight of what’s important.
3. Handle one thing at a time. Richard Sloma said, ‘Never try to solve all the problems at once—make them line up for you one-by-one.’ And if you’re facing lots of problems, try to solve the one you’re working on before moving on to the next one.
Quote: The only place free from problems is the graveyard.
Prophetic Decree: Let the giant in you arise to conquer all physical and spiritual Goliath, in Jesus name.
Prayer Focus
1. I break the cycle of repeated problems in my life, in Jesus mighty name.
2. Powers working against my mental stability, be wasted, in Jesus name.
3. By the anointing of God’s Spirit, every yoke in my life, be broken, in Jesus name.
4. I convert every problem in my life to stepping stones, in Jesus name.
5. My mind, receive divine enablement to profer definite solution to every problem that comes my way, in Jesus name.
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