Seven Ways To Solve a Problem

By Norman Vincent Peale

1.Remember (Psalm 73:24): “Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel.”Ask God for guidance and follow it when it comes. Believe that God will guide you.

2.Don’t panic or you will not be able to think clearly. First, get quiet. How do you do that? Pray to God and relax in faith. Then keep relaxed and calm.

3.Don’t be overwhelmed or make the problem bigger than it is. Simply apply common sense.

4.Don’t spend time on regrets. Don’t ask “Why did I ever get into this?” Begin where you are.

5.Seek a solution, not for the whole problem, but for one step. Take it a step at a time. As you do so, pray continually.

6.Ask yourself what is right and avoid the wrong, for no wrong thing ever turns out right.

7.Never give up. Keep at it. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep thinking until the answer comes. Remember, the darkest hour is often just before the dawn.