Problems

I was thinking tonight, and a thunk occurred to me. The thunk is as follows:

Problems suck; not exactly a revelation but a generally accepted truth nonetheless. Problems are hard; they are hard to deal with and work through. I've been noticing problems I have with my faith - aspects of my walk that God desires to work on in me. It is tough to realize these problems, to see where I am coming up short, to realize big holes, and to feel like, all of a sudden, that I am nowhere close to where I need to be. But here is the deal with problems. Most of the time (I say most, because God is capable of revealing things to us that fix our problems immediately, making us realize, "Wow, I had a problem there," but more often with big things, it is not that easy), problems have to be recognized before they are fixed. Sure, when we have unrecognized problems, we aren't bothered by them: ignorance is bliss as the old saying goes. It is not until we realize problems that we can work on them and fix them. Once problems are recognized, the "hardness" of it all begins, but that problem is being fixed. And when was the last time that something wasn't better after a problem was fixed? So yes, we are comfortable in our problems when we don't recognize them, and then when we do, it sucks. But that problem is usually not going to be fixed until it has been exposed. I have some exposed problems, some exposed areas that I need to work on. So that is what I will do, not necessarily by doing more myself, but on really praying and seeking God's help and trusting Him that when I honestly come to him with problems I have recognized, that I truly want to fix because I need to for my walk with Him, that He will be faithful to do all He needs to do. God is good, and God is love. He has plans to prosper me, for a future and a hope. He wants the best for me, and He is fully capable of giving it. I will forge ahead knowing that problems I have identified, and problems I need to work on, are happening for a reason, a reason soaked in God's love for me and those He has for me to impact (which could be you!)

I ask, humbly, for your continued prayer. Good things are happening, and it is hard, but for now I plan to forge ahead in God's love and plan for my life.