Chapter 10 The power to defeat personal problems

What about this chapter had an impact on you?

Another effective technique in problem solving is the simple device of conceiving of God as a partner. partner. One of the basic truths taught by the Bible is that God is with us. In fact, Christianity begins with that concept, for when Jesus Christ was born He was called Immanuel, meaning ‘God with us’.

When you feel that God is your partner, how do you face challenges in life?

In the very necessary business of solving personal problems, it is important, first of all, to realise that the power to solve them correctly is inherent within you. Second, it is necessary to work out and actualise a plan. Spiritual and emotional planlessness is a definite reason for the failure of many people to meet their personal problems successfully.

What are ways we can reassure ourselves that we can complete any problem ahead of us?

Throughout the Bible the truth is emphasised again and again that “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed...nothing shall be impossible unto you.” (Matthew xii.20.) The Bible means this absolutely, factually, completely, and literally. It isn’t an illusion, it isn’t a fantasy. It is not an illustration, nor a symbol, nor a metaphor, but the absolute fact—‘Faith, even as a grain of mustard seed’, will solve your problems, any of your problems, all of your problems, if you believe it and practise it. “According to your faith, be it unto you.” (Matthew ix.29.)

Has there been a time where you had small faith that produce big results in your life?