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Solving Problems Through Prayer:
“It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar” (which is En Gedi). And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord” 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 (NKJV).
Problems are an inevitable part of life whether a person is saved of not. The difference is that once a man or woman becomes a believer, the Father strenghthens His child to face every difficulty. Our omniscient and omnipotent God is greater than any problem, especially any plague or virus that can come try our faith and test our belief system. The Lord knows our future circumstances and equips our heart and mind to withstand the coming tests and trials against our faith. The moment we encounter a problem, we can turn to His omnipotence. He promised to meet believers’ needs and, therefore, is under His own divine obligation to give guidance adn direction. Our first response should always be to call out the Father, seeking His face and begin to pray for His guidance and will to be done. Two things will take place: the problem's growth is stunted adn God's child is reminded of the unique position given those who trust in the sovereign Lord. God always provides when we face problems. However, that doesn't mean we should be sitting back and waiting for Him to work out the details. His provision may require and act faith from us in order to reach a resolution. Experience and Scripture instructs us that the Lord’s solutions are always best, but human strength may falter when we hear what He asks of us in response to our prayers. Thankfully, He also offers the courage to act at the right moment. Long before a crisis arises or a solution is needed, a wise believer will be seeking God in prayer. In trouble-free times, we can build a foundation of trust and communion with Him that can withstand and hardship. Problems are unavoidable, but as wee seek our Father prayer, He is faithful to deal with our difficulties.“Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you” 2 Chronicles 20:14-17 (NKJV).