TAKE YOUR PROBLEMS TO GOD.

Text: Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

What do you do when you have a problem? Do you worry? Most of us do. But does worrying solve the problem? No, it doesnt. If worrying doesn’t solve the problem, then, why worry?

Jabez gave us a correct model for solving problem. (1 Chronicles 4:9-10).

Though he was named Jabez because of the painful situation that surrounded his birth, but he confronted his situations and addressed it in the place of prayer.

Often than not, we tend to worry about our problems instead of running to the throne of mercy to receive Grace and mercy as promised in the word of God. (Hebrews 4:16) *Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.*

Jabez, instead of worryingmade God his first point of call, rather than a last resort like many people do.

Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested (1 Chronicles 4:10).

Jabez got his problem solved by approaching God in the place of prayer. Prayer is one key way of getting your problem resolved.

King Hezekiah (of Israel) who was used to taking his problems directly to God, took the threat of king Assyria's invasion to the Lord in prayer. God answered miraculously, and caused this powerful king to be defeated (2King 19).

Always *Turn to God first with your problems, for only Him is capable of handling them in a way that will be in your best interest.*

*Bible Reading:*

1 Chronicles 4:9- 10.

*Prayer Focus:*

Father Lord, thank you for always answering my prayers; I pray that you save me from troubles brought on me by the enemy and keep me close to you through Jesus Christ Amen.

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