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Our God is worthy of our trust.

But fear, anger and jealousy can make us act without seeking His wisdom. Consider these scenes:

• Your child does not fit into the small group that meets to share history studies. The other children seem to either ignore him or pick on him.

• You want to go to a Bible study and you find the children’s program ideal for your child. He seems disinterested but won’t share with you, “why”.

• Everyone enjoys the read-aloud time except Susie.

• My son appears to agree with me and seems to intend to obey but unless I stay right with him, he doesn’t get any work done.

As we consider these scenarios, we can be encouraged that they all have something in common. God goes to great and very personal extremes to get our hearts. He is vastly concerned with how we depend on Him. When God is guiding our problem-solving He is capable to take all of the variables into consideration and guide us into drawing a conclusion that fits our precise situation. That fact should give us great comfort and peace.

Now you are thinking, “So, what do I do?” Ask Him. You will be delighted and relieved as you are given wisdom that is practical and possible. Consider these easy steps:

1. Relax. Don’t rush to solve everything the way you know everyone else would solve it.

2. Remind each other that God is doing something great as you work to solve this problem.

3. Check with each other to see if you REALLY do understand that God loves the teacher and discipline. Do each of you see His love in difficulty and differences?

4. Name the problem. Ask God what you should best do with that problem to contribute to Kingdom business.

5. While waiting for God to show you priority steps to take with your problem or situation, continue to keep your schedule, read aloud, make and check assignments, carry on engagement learning.

“In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.”

(Proverbs 3:6)

Love, Becky