The Lord is My Problem Solver

The Lord is my problem solver. I shall depend upon His best-for-my-future solutions. (Jeremiah 29:11. Proverbs 3:5, 6.)

When I face a challenge, my creative thinking kicks in, and I, like Sarah of old, come up with very logical plans. The problem is that, since I do not know God’s thoughts, and since my ideas are tainted with faulty reasoning and self-serving, I end up down roads that seem right, but that only lead to trouble —yet even there, the Lord is with me. (Genesis 16:1-4. Isaiah 55:8, 9. Romans 7:18. Proverbs 16:25. Psalm 138:7.)

My Lord walks with me, holds my hand, catches me when my foot slips, and rescues me from disasters of my own making. He often reminds me that I can trust His wisdom instead of my works. (Micah 6:8. Psalm 37:23, 24. Psalm 94:18. Psalms 107:7; 142:3  – meditate on these entire psalms. James 1:5. Romans 9:31, 32.)

He has promised to guide me with His eye. The problem is that my self-willed, I-know-what-I-am-doing, heart does not always take time for eye contact. (Psalm 32:8. Matthew 15:19. Jeremiah 5:21-23)

It is not in me to know the way to go, but when I yield my will, and seek God’s solutions my captivity is turned and my heart laughs. (Jeremiah 10:23, 24. Isaiah 55:6-9; Jeremiah 29:12-14.Genesis 21:6; Psalm 126:1-6.)

Surely there is nothing too hard for my Lord. His goodness leads me to repentance, guides me in the way of righteousness, fills me with rich treasures and shows me the path into His presence, where there is joy forevermore. (Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17.  Romans 2:4. Proverbs 8:20.  Psalm 16:11; 139:14)

A study: Walking down God’s paths (solutions) instead of my own.


The Lord is My Peace*
Patterned after the 23rd Psalm
  1. The Lord is my Peace; [1] I stand fearless in the midst of troubles.[2]
  2. When my soul is melted,[3] I cry unto the Lord,[4] and He calms my storm.[5]
  3. Sometimes I burn with an inner fire.[6] I want to lash out; to spew out my feelings;[7] my anger;[8] my sorrow;[9] my human opinion;[10] my righteous indignation.[11] Then I cry out in silent tears,[12] “Lord, keep my tongue from sinning.”[13] He hears and gives me peace that passes understanding.[14] I recover my strength and go forward.[15]
  4. Let the storm rage. I shall remain calm.[16] Let sorrow come, I shall rejoice.[17] Let persecution assail, I shall patiently wait upon the Lord.[18] Let troubles overtake me, I shall be comforted.[19] Let famine ravish, I shall be satisfied, [20] Let evil surround me, I shall hold my peace[21] and neither be ashamed.[22] or troubled,[23] for my hope is in the Lord![24]
  5. As long as my mind is stayed on Him, I have perfect peace.[25] 
  6. Surely my days shall be filled with an abundance of peace, [26]  and, my end shall be[27] in the new earth[28] where there shall be peace forevermore.[29]

* A theme study of inner peace, calm
[1] John 14:27
[2] Deuteronomy 20:1
[3] Psalm 107:26
[4] Psalm 107:28
[5] Psalm 107:29; Mark 4:39
[6] Psalm 39:3
[7] Exodus 14:14
[8] Romans 12:17-18
[9] Nehemiah 8:11
[10] 1 Corinthians 14:29-34
[11] Jeremiah 4:18-19; Zephaniah 1:7-8
[12] Psalm 39:7-9
[13] Psalm 39:1-2
[14] Philippians 4:7; Malachi 2:6
[15] Psalm 39:13
[16] Psalm 107:29. 30
[17] John 16:20-22
[18] 2 Peter 2:20; Psalm 37:7-39
[19] Psalm 71:20, 21
[20] Psalm 37:19
[21] Psalm 39:1, 9
[22] Psalm 37:19
[23] John 14:27
[24] Psalm 39:7
[25] Isaiah 26:3
[26] Psalm 37:11
[27] Psalm 37:37
[28] Psalm 37:11
[29] Isaiah 66:12, 22, 23
Writing a "Psalm"
Using Thoughts From Scripture

   Follow the pattern of the 23rd:

1.      The Lord is my ________  I shall _______
2.      Substantiates part b of verse one.
3.      Spiritual application
4.      Resolution of troubles, path, care, etc
5.      Overwhelmed
6.      Surely __________ and I shall ___(in eternity)

  • Use am electronic concordance such as http://www.blueletterbible.org/ and look for verses that fit into the pattern above.
  • Do either a theme study or word study.
  • For a theme study, search all the verses dealing the chosen subject.
  • For a word study, use only verses that have the word  or a form of the word within the verse, paragraph or chapter surrounding the verse.
  • Forcing one's self to stay within the parameters makes it challenging and fun.
  • Rewrite the thought to fit the psalm and your writing style.
  • Tag each thought to the verse used.(click the "Tagging" button to learn more about tagging.)
  • Crunch the phrases together to form compacted, succinct sentences.
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