Anyone not have a problem in life? I didn't think so we all have them whether they are great or small. We all have some sort of problem and if you don't..... well you have a problem. haha
This chapter continues on with the theme of put your troubles in Gods hands. His name is even Immanuel meaning God is with us. As Christians we believe that God is near us, we can call on him to help us, to lean on, and he can support us.
Have you ever had a problem and as you sit pondering it trying to come up with a solution and you have a thought pop into your head. Do we give credit to where the thought came from? Where did that inspiration come from. It was most likely our Heavenly Father giving us an answer to that solution. He gives us ideas and if we are willing to try them and believe that they will work, we can solve our problems. Now its not that easy sometimes. We have to work for it and sometimes we go for days, months and even years before we get these ideas or before we are willing to listen and heed to them. If we actually take the time to ponder and think, take that time to be quiet then we can allow those lines of communication to be open. We have to be willing to experiment upon the word too. Be willing to try something new or something we had never thought of. We have to have an open mind. It might not be something we want or would like to do but it is the answer.
A very important part in solving a problem is to realize that we have the power within us to solve that problem. We have to have faith in ourselves that we can get that solution. Second We have to make a plan. There are so many things that fall threw the cracks because we have no plan. Its like those new years resolutions we write down (if you are that good to write them down. haha) We don't go further than that. We don't make a plan on how we are going to change and meet that goal. It's the same thing with solving this problem. We need to write down how we are going to work it out, what steps we are going to take.
At the end of the chapter he gives 10 ways to help create a technique to solve our problems Here are some of the few that I really liked.
Something else that I have learned from my husband is to talk it over with people you trust. You can get those great ideas and solutions from others as well. They can be inspired to help without even knowing they are helping. Its good to bounce ideas off other people. I have even had some problems put into perspective as I talk about them I realize they aren't as bad as I thought. When we say them out loud sometimes that helps or brings new ideas to our minds. So be open to talking and trying new things.
This next chapter really has impacted me lately. How to use Faith in Healing. I had another foot zone from a different friend and it really truly helped me heal on all levels. Physically, spiritually and emotionally it was a wonderful experience. This chapter hit a little closer to home than some of the others. I have also had a desire to study faith more and really try to increase mine.
He talks a lot about how sickness is a lot more than just our bodies fighting bacteria and viruses. It is deeply connected to our emotional state. We need to make sure we are addressing the emotional side of our bodies as well. With it being "winter" or "sickness" season. I have been trying to find alternative ways to prevent and treat sickness a more natural way.
He says that there are 5 factors that have to be present to heal. He is referring to physical and mental sickness as well.
This chapter continues on with the theme of put your troubles in Gods hands. His name is even Immanuel meaning God is with us. As Christians we believe that God is near us, we can call on him to help us, to lean on, and he can support us.
Have you ever had a problem and as you sit pondering it trying to come up with a solution and you have a thought pop into your head. Do we give credit to where the thought came from? Where did that inspiration come from. It was most likely our Heavenly Father giving us an answer to that solution. He gives us ideas and if we are willing to try them and believe that they will work, we can solve our problems. Now its not that easy sometimes. We have to work for it and sometimes we go for days, months and even years before we get these ideas or before we are willing to listen and heed to them. If we actually take the time to ponder and think, take that time to be quiet then we can allow those lines of communication to be open. We have to be willing to experiment upon the word too. Be willing to try something new or something we had never thought of. We have to have an open mind. It might not be something we want or would like to do but it is the answer.
A very important part in solving a problem is to realize that we have the power within us to solve that problem. We have to have faith in ourselves that we can get that solution. Second We have to make a plan. There are so many things that fall threw the cracks because we have no plan. Its like those new years resolutions we write down (if you are that good to write them down. haha) We don't go further than that. We don't make a plan on how we are going to change and meet that goal. It's the same thing with solving this problem. We need to write down how we are going to work it out, what steps we are going to take.
At the end of the chapter he gives 10 ways to help create a technique to solve our problems Here are some of the few that I really liked.
- - Keep calm we can't make a good decision when we are rushed and flustered. Find a calm place to think about it, it will work out. We can't operate very well under stress
- - Don't try to force an answer keep your mind relaxed and ideas will start to flow keep a pen and paper hand to write them down.
- -Pray about the problem I guess I figure this is a given one how can we expect help if we don't ask.
- - Go to church or temple where the spirit is strong and let your subconscious work on the problem as you calm yourself.
Something else that I have learned from my husband is to talk it over with people you trust. You can get those great ideas and solutions from others as well. They can be inspired to help without even knowing they are helping. Its good to bounce ideas off other people. I have even had some problems put into perspective as I talk about them I realize they aren't as bad as I thought. When we say them out loud sometimes that helps or brings new ideas to our minds. So be open to talking and trying new things.
This next chapter really has impacted me lately. How to use Faith in Healing. I had another foot zone from a different friend and it really truly helped me heal on all levels. Physically, spiritually and emotionally it was a wonderful experience. This chapter hit a little closer to home than some of the others. I have also had a desire to study faith more and really try to increase mine.
He talks a lot about how sickness is a lot more than just our bodies fighting bacteria and viruses. It is deeply connected to our emotional state. We need to make sure we are addressing the emotional side of our bodies as well. With it being "winter" or "sickness" season. I have been trying to find alternative ways to prevent and treat sickness a more natural way.
He says that there are 5 factors that have to be present to heal. He is referring to physical and mental sickness as well.
- A complete willingness to surrender oneself into the hands of God. Why wouldn't we want to do that he knows best right?
- A willingness to let errors and sins go. We have to let those go to cleanse our soul.
- To believe and have faith that with both God and medical science we can be healed. We need both to truly heal our bodies and souls. They both help each other.
- A willingness to accept Gods answer no matter what it may be and to not be bitter about the answer if we like it or not.
- Unquestioning faith that God can heal.
I think most people will hit this or reach this point when they have no where else to turn. They have no more hope so they finally reach out to God. It shouldn't be this way but sadly it happens this way a lot. If Jesus could heal the sick, blind, the lame, everyone when he was here on the earth then why can't he now? He is the same yesterday today and forever right? I had never thought of it in that way before. Spiritual forces as well as medical technique are important in healing. Our bodies as well as our minds need healing and God is over both. I think about priesthood blessings when I was reading this and how if we don't have faith we won't receive what we need. Faith is so important in everything. This is why I have been thinking and wanting to study more about faith. I don't believe i have unwavering faith and I would like to increase it. I know that it has to be practiced so that is my new goal is to exercise my faith.
He ends the chapter by saying "Remember that Joy itself possesses healing power." Just being joyful will help us heal so why not be happy and enjoy life more.
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