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=Day Seven: The "Problem-Focused" Mentality= | =Day Seven: The "Problem-Focused" Mentality= | ||
Today we're fasting from what I call the '''"problem-focused"''' mentality. The problem-focused mentality just sees and reports the problem. | Today we're fasting from what I call the '''"problem-focused"''' mentality. The problem-focused mentality just sees and reports the problem. | ||
'''1. Never''' '''be satisfied with just recognizing a problem.''' There are enough critics and complainers in the world. The world needs solution-minded people, not just those who can report a problem. | |||
'''2. We are compensated in life for the problems we solve, not the problems we merely recognise.''' In [[Genesis 41]], Joseph not only recognised the famine coming, but he offered a solution for the famine. As a result, he became the most powerful man in the world. Even Pharaoh bowed his heart to Joseph and recognized his power. | |||
'''3. Love''' '''math!''' What do I mean? Mathematics is a great discipline because it proves there is a solution to every problem. Whether you liked math in school, we need to get this: There is a solution to ''everything''. Look for it.'''4. You have the mind of Christ.''' With His mind, you will find His solutions. With every problem man created, God had a solution. And you have His mind! | |||
'''5. Lean on the Holy Spirit.''' As we are led by the Holy Spirit and pray in the Holy Spirit, we bring His solutions into our situation. [[Romans 8:26]]–[[Romans 8:27|27]] says, “the Spirit helps our weaknesses. For we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us . . . according to the will [solutions] of God.” | |||
'''6. Stop talking about the problem and start talking to it.''' Jesus said, “If you shall say to this mountain, be removed and cast into the sea, and do not doubt . . . it shall obey you.” Use your mouth to move the problem. | |||
==Think it, Say it, Pray it and Believe it== | ==Think it, Say it, Pray it and Believe it== | ||
''I believe that God will give me the interpretations to life’s problems and that He will bless me with wisdom and answers. I believe there is a solution to every problem because I have the mind of Christ. I welcome the Holy Spirit to pray through me and bring God’s will and solutions to my life and the lives of those around me, in Jesus’ Name!'' | ''I believe that God will give me the interpretations to life’s problems and that He will bless me with wisdom and answers. I believe there is a solution to every problem because I have the mind of Christ. I welcome the Holy Spirit to pray through me and bring God’s will and solutions to my life and the lives of those around me, in Jesus’ Name!'' | ||