Part Of The Solution Rather Than The Problem

Thursday March 7, 2024

Someone has rightly said, "If you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem." Our life with God in recovery is about making the transition from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. A key word in that slogan is "part." God is now in control of our lives. We make space for Him to do His part and we actively engage in the part that He has prepared for us to do.

Call out to me when trouble comes. I will save you and you will honor me. If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault. (Psalm 50:15, James 1:5 NIRV)

Fear and pride often show up in the middle of a difficult situation and if we allow these to govern our thinking process, the problem will only get worse. If we seek God for a solution, we will find that it will be better than anything our fearful minds could conjure up.

In our new life with God in recovery our first response should be to call out to God, ask Him for wisdom, and then find out what our part might be in bringing about a solution. Sometimes we will have a major role in the solution and at other times we will need to simply wait and allow God to work.

One of the hardest lessons to put into practice is that of letting go and giving God a chance to demonstrate that He has a solution. We often lack confidence in the waiting process and our impatience may cause us to add complications to the initial problem.

I will give you words of wisdom. None of your enemies will be able to withstand them or prove them wrong. I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. (Luke 21:15, Psalm 23:6 NIRV)

God invites us to trust in His wisdom. Our part is to live with a peaceful heart; get to know the ways of God by reading the Bible; seek good counsel from sponsors and mentors; pray to be conscious of God’s will for our lives and to have the power to carry it out.

Prayer: Loving God, I want my actions to be part of the solution to any problem rather than the addition of complications. Help me recognize what is helpful and what comes from my defects of character. My desire is to live in peace while waiting for a solution, knowing that Your wisdom is wiser than any solution I could personally conjure up. Amen

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