One of the worst habits we can form is to run away from our problems. We find that we get so caught up in our comfort zone that when a problem presents itself and inconveniences us we so easily run the other way.

I heard a wise man say something to the effect that, “If every time a problem arises we choose to run, we’ll be running for the rest of our lives.“

Are you guilty of running from problems in your life?

The best thing you can do is to stand firm and face adversity head on. You’re either a part of the problem or the solution.

The situation doesn’t disappear when you run away. In fact, fleeing only masks the problem. Running causes the problem to escalate. The problem will continue to find you until you take steps to face it and eliminate it.

The child who grew up being abused may grow to learn that abusing others is the only way to get what he wants out of life. It’s not until the child seeks counsel and eliminates that negative condition of thinking out of his mind that the problem disappears. You have to know that there is no problem too big that God can not solve.

The scripture tells us, “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” One translation says, “…Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.“

I believe that every battle that you overcome you become stronger and stronger. You’re becoming wiser and wiser. You’re standing firmer than you were before!

One of the reasons we run from our problems is because of the fear that we can’t handle or overcome them. But remember, as long as God be for you, who can be against you! He’s going along the highways and the byways making a way of escape for you! You see, He’s gone before you and has made the rough places plane. He’s made the crooked places straight. Dare you release your burdens unto Him? Dare you trust God to provide a solution?

I want to encourage you today to stop running from your problems, run through your problems. You should be just like the sprinter in a race, no matter how many hurdles you face keep running.

You will always be faced with trials in your life. Even if you overcome one situation, there’s only a matter of time until another resurfaces. But I dare you to stand tall in the face of adversity. Face your problem head on and watch as you rise to higher heights and deeper depths today!

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