Understanding the problem from God's point of view:
Rom. 12:1-2
; Col. 2:6-10
-You are to be rooted and built-up,
and established in the Lord Jesus Christ and are not to be conformed
to this world. You must practice God's word to grow into maturity,
and establish a biblical pattern of living.
Hope:
Prov. 30:5-6
; 2 Tim. 3:16-17
-Since God's word is the only authority
for faith and conduct and is the sole standard by which we are
to live, we are not to pay any attention to what others say, but
only what God says to do. God's word provides hope and gives directions
for change in deeds and to develop a Christlike attitude of servanthood.
John 14:26 , 16:7-14; Rom. 8:5-11 -Only thru the power of the Holy Spirit are you able to live an abundant life.
Matt. 6:33 -We are to live according to God's word, to seek His way of thinking, speaking and acting and as we do He will provide all the things we need in life: food, clothing shelter, and the spiritual qualities we need to develop in order to live a victorious life.
Change:
Matt. 7:5
; Rom. 15:14
; Gal. 6:1-5
-Practicing God's word begins
with judging myself and removing sinful obstructions from my own
life; then, I will have the privilege and responsibility of restoring
others to victorious living.
Ps. 145:18-19 ; Matt. 7:7-8 ; Eph. 5:18-20 -Prayer is essential to a Spirit-controlled life, you are to be devoted to prayer, according to God's will, and to bring everything and everyone unceasingly before the Lord in prayer.
John 3:3-8
;10:10
; Jn. 14:16-17
-You need to be born from above in
order to recognize, admit, and solve your problems in a biblical
manner. Only God's solutions, grace, empowering, and wisdom are
completely adequate for abundant living.