“Problem Solving”

Anyone who’s spent time with the ministry of GoStrategic has probably heard me repeat the well-known catechism, “Power is guarded by problems.”

I’ve found this simple phrase to be helpful when facing the inevitable challenges of life, both big and small. The world’s approach to problems is often focused on avoidance, asking, “How do we get out of this?” In contrast, God encourages us to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, asking, “How can we benefit from this?”

Indeed, problems are opportunities for change, creative thinking, character development, and sometimes even doorways to destiny, as we see in many biblical accounts, such as those of Joseph and Esther.

Problems produce pressure which reveals our place in the maturing process. God wants to give us good things, but in His love and wisdom, He always does so in a way that produces growth and maturity. How we respond to problems not only matures us but can serve as encouragement and inspiration to others. Because God’s approach to problems is so contrary to the world’s approach, sharing His perspective and the evidence of its application in our lives presents incredible opportunities for evangelism.

The wisdom found in Scripture provides sustainable solutions that endure the test of time. GoStrategic’s Schools delve deeply into these concepts and tools, teaching that effective problem solving involves:

1. Discerning relevant questions and concepts
2. Identifying the origin and nature of the problem: relational vs. executional vs. conceptual (or any combination of these)
3. The application of godly principles

Problem solving plays a vital role in our responsibility as leaders and in our various spheres of relational influence—from families, friends, and neighbors to our communities, cities, and nations. Learning how to leverage life’s challenges produces both relational and systemic growth. What a powerful revelation to realize that God uses these circumstances, not to hold us back, but as the very impetus for our refinement and advancement! Destiny is realized when we embrace problems as opportunities, and that my friends is a powerful…

BOTTOM LINE.

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