Follow these guidelines to achieve success.

As you know, living in this world has its share of problems. Often, all you see is the problem, and you can’t see yourself through it. It looks so big and overwhelming that you think it must be here to stay. Look at the situation one step at a time. Break it down into bite-sized pieces. What can I do today about this?

Here are a few rules I follow that may help you get answers and victory.

1.        Don’t depend on your understanding, as stated in Proverbs 3:5. Don’t overthink the problem. If you knew the answer, you would have applied it by now, and it would solve the problem. By thinking so hard, you will not find file 13 in your head that will have the answer!

2.          Go to God in prayer and present the problem to him. Hebrews 4:16. Let God give you direction–a step towards the answer. What you think is the problem is often not, but it is just a result of another problem. God will unveil the root cause of the problem, guiding you out of it step by step. Doing the first step as instructed will lead you toward victory.

Then God can show you step 2 and so on. But without first stepping on the path to the solution–step 1- the problem will continue. This will take an act of obedience and faithfulness on your part. Sometimes, you would rather not do it, but I promise the results will be worth it.

3.           Do what you can in the natural and trust God to do the supernatural. Don’t leave common sense behind; do the best you can do. For example, what is the most natural thing to do if you are head over heels in debt? Stop spending!

4.          Keep trusting God and confessing positively about the changing situation. Believe that it’s changing and not setting up camp in your life. You are just passing through. Psalm 23.

5.          Praise God for the victory every day. Have faith in the Power of God to bring you out. Nothing in this natural realm can stand against the Spirit of faith and the name of Jesus.

These are just a few suggestions to lead you to victory. Follow God’s leading step by step and obey His instructions.

 Here is a confession you could confess daily to strengthen you.

I am not head-led, feeling-led, or fear-led. I witness the Holy Spirit inside of me and am Spirit-led every hour of every day of the year. I am born of the Spirit. The Spirit himself dwells in me. The greater one on the inside leads and directs me daily, every night, in every situation. I refuse to be moved by anything else. I follow his leadership and guidance in every situation. Father, I ask you for your direction in every situation. Teach me about your leading; show me what I do not understand yet, and unveil to me, open up to me how to walk in the Spirit, to be Spirit lead in a greater way than ever before. I acknowledge you in all my ways. I hear the voice of God leading me.