Do You Consider God to Be Your Ultimate Source?
As Christians, most of us agree that God turns the impossible into possible. It can be much easier to believe that God will create a miracle within someone else’s impossible situation, but sometimes that’s not so easy when we face the impossible. When you are faced with something that appears impossible, do you consider God to be your ultimate source?
…with God all things are possible. – Matthew 19:26 ESV
When your child fails to complete his chores for the one-millionth time, do you think, “He’s never going to get it!”? Or, do you pray, “In the name of Jesus, my child has the mind of Christ and the Wisdom of God, and he is a diligent worker. God, please help me to teach him to be diligent.”
fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 ESV
The Bible is filled with examples of God’s desire to help His people, and that includes you!
God wants to be your ultimate source for any problem you encounter no matter how big or how small the obstacle.
If you struggle with the notion that God doesn’t truly and deeply care for you, defeat that lie from the enemy with God’s Word. Here’s a great resource, How the Bible Defines Me, to renew your mind and to help you comprehend God’s amazing love for you.
Don’t Allow Obstacles to Overshadow God’s Power
Oftentimes, when confronted with a problem, our natural inclination is to complain and never even consider praying for divine intervention. Do you remember what happened to the Israelites in the Old Testament? Lacking faith and trust in God, they continually sinned by complaining and made decisions based upon their fear. Instead of making a 12-day journey to the promised land, God’s people wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. Here is just one of many examples of the Israelites’ faithlessness.
Yes, he can strike a rock so water gushes out,
but he can’t give his people bread and meat.”
21 When the Lord heard them, he was furious. – Psalms 78:20-21 NLT
How to Avoid Wandering in the Wilderness
- Begin each day with God. Take time to renew your mind by reading scripture. Would you like to start a morning devotional, but don’t know how to dig in? This worksheet is a great place to begin!
2. Pray instead of complaining. As you notice negativity creeping in or you catch yourself grumbling, acknowledge your problem to God and ask Him to intervene. It’s okay to admit: “Lord, I am super frustrated, and it seems impossible to me, but I know that nothing is impossible with You. Please help me to have faith and give me Wisdom to move forward.”
3. Find someone to bless. The best antidote to self-pity is to encourage someone else. Be on the lookout for ways to boost someone else’s day. It needn’t be something extravagant! No gesture is too small: a smile, a kind note, or sharing a laugh can make a big difference.
…but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31 ESV