{"product_id":"dealing-with-lifes-many-problems","title":"Dealing With Life's Many Problems","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHow the Bible Describes Our Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all face different kinds of problems during our lives, some worse than others. Some of the descriptions the Bible uses to describe these problems include troubles, tribulation, adversity, distress, hardship, suffering, storms, enemies, trials, and testing by fire, to name a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of our struggles, using biblical terms, could be further expressed as oppression; being poor and needy; weak; weary; having a broken heart; carrying burdens; lacking food, drink, and clothes; or being worried and anxious. On a more intense level, the Bible even tells us that evil spirits work against us in this world, seeking to cause us great harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what does the Bible teach about how we should try to deal with these various problems?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow Believers are Encouraged to React to Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirstly, the Bible will not offer us much comfort in our trials and problems unless we believe it, as well as have a relationship with God. The method for obtaining a relationship with God is to confess our sins so God can cleanse us and confess our faith in Jesus as Christ and Lord. This results in what Jesus called being “born again” (John 3:1-7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we are assured that we have first entered into a relationship with God, we have assurance that we can go to God with our problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You”\u003c\/i\u003e (Psalm 9:9-10).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bible reveals that God “has our backs” (my phrase) when we have faith, pursue righteousness, submit and draw near to God, and are seeking to keep our minds fixed on Him. I know that sounds like a lot, but God’s Holy Spirit helps us follow God after we have personally believed in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus told us we can expect troubles throughout our lives. It is not supposed to surprise us, as difficult as it can be for us at times. We are actually encouraged to be willing to suffer—be willing to lose things for Christ’s sake. We are taught in the Bible to be content with what we have, and to have joy in all our circumstances. Furthermore, we are told to take pleasure in our struggles. God wants us to be glad and rejoice despite our difficulties, because testing produces patience and endurance in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat doesn’t mean that we are to resign ourselves to our struggles. God has promised to either remove our problems or be with us in the midst of them. Here are some actions we are told to take in our darkest moments:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCry out to God for help through prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrust in God’s help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeek God’s help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFear God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet our mind on God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait on the Lord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumble ourselves before God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast our cares on God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not be afraid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly focus on today’s problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealize that all believers have their own struggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResist evil spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow God Responds to Our Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bible doesn’t tell us to simply trust God and hope He’ll somehow help us in the midst of our problems. Instead, God’s Word reveals countless portrayals of how He promises to respond to our needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is a refuge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is our shield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod has not forsaken us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod hides us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod guides us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod shows mercy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod considers us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod knows our souls and our needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod hears us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is near us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod saves us from troubles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod sends angels to help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod delivers us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod protects us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod holds us up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod takes away our fears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod gives us rest, sleep, confidence, protection, strength, power, peace of mind, and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod provides for our needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod takes our burdens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can’t be separated from the love of Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod makes us overcomers and conquerors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod guides our minds in Jesus Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod keeps us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod will exalt us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod cares for us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world”\u003c\/i\u003e (John 16:33).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy friends, we all face struggles in this world. Even believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are not exempt. Many Christians actually go through greater hardship than nonbelievers. We don’t understand why. We just know that God says we will. We must accept it and praise God anyway. But we must also trust Jesus Christ to either remove the problem or walk with us through our storms. God will not forsake us, even if we may feel that way at times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis message is based largely on the following Scripture passages. Please research when you have a chance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsalm 3:1-3; 27:5; 31:7; 32:6-8; 34:6-7, 17-19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProverbs 3:24-26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsaiah 25:4; 26:3; 40:29-31; 41:10,13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatthew 6:31-34; 11:28-30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn 14:27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomans 5:3; 8:16-17, 35, 37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII Corinthians 1:3-4; 12:9-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilippians 3:7-8; 4:6-7, 11-13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHebrews 13:5-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames 1:2-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Peter 1:5-7; 5:6-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames 4:7-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI John 1:8-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomans 10:9-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI John 5:4-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"PrintMyTract.com","offers":[{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 100","offer_id":67836640886958,"sku":"nbx1793018330494","price":34.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 100","offer_id":67836640919726,"sku":"oml1793018330495","price":49.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 250","offer_id":67836640952494,"sku":"yox1793018330496","price":63.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 250","offer_id":67836640985262,"sku":"wmj1793018330497","price":85.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 500","offer_id":67836641018030,"sku":"uxb1793018330498","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 500","offer_id":67836641050798,"sku":"oub1793018330499","price":103.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 1000","offer_id":67836641083566,"sku":"fyv1793018330500","price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 1000","offer_id":67836641116334,"sku":"nat1793018330501","price":134.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 2500","offer_id":67836641149102,"sku":"cwm1793018330502","price":198.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 2500","offer_id":67836641181870,"sku":"grr1793018330503","price":244.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 5000","offer_id":67836641214638,"sku":"enc1793018330504","price":405.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 5000","offer_id":67836641247406,"sku":"lqv1793018330505","price":452.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (up to 3 weeks) \/ 10000","offer_id":67836641280174,"sku":"xlg1793018330506","price":531.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rush (1 week) \/ 10000","offer_id":67836641312942,"sku":"xvz1793018330507","price":735.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/4361\/6942\/files\/dealing-with-lifes-many-problems_1.jpg?v=1793018339","url":"https:\/\/luxefitus.shop\/products\/dealing-with-lifes-many-problems","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}