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Guidance and the one thing necessary to solve any problem

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Problem Solver

What is the solution for “something is wrong, but I don’t know what to do.”

Something is wrong, but I don’t know what to do.

The “something” changes – the feeling of dread & inadequacy are the same.

What do we need?  Information?

Information is Overwhelming

Ranch dressing

Studies – “More information doesn’t necessarily help people make better decisions”

Google: Weight loss plan

Most people try to solve their problems with information…

There should a better way to solve problems…

Experience is Over-rated

Job interview… We are looking for experience.

“Experience is the hardest kind of teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterward.” – Oscar Wilde

There should a better way to solve problems…

Guidance is a problem solver

Not just info.

A person with wisdom.

“Experience is the hardest kind of teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterward.” – Oscar Wilde

“Wisdom gives you the lesson before you face the test.”

We need wise counsel.

Proverbs 11:14 (NIV) For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

We need a guide who has climbed the mountain before.

Can you name the first person to reach the summit of Mt Everest?

Hillary had been trying for 2 years…
Tenzing had been guiding for almost 20 years…

Guidance solves problems.

Guidance is a problem solver

What is your problem?
What if there was a guide somewhere in this room?

What if your solution revealed the importance of others?

God’s Word – ONE ANOTHER

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Your edge requires a one another.

CG & Prayer

Books of wisdom

For sale at Half Priced Books

There is one thing necessary to solve any problem

Observation

Surprising? Science backs this up.

Observer Effect – the phenomenon in which the act of observation alters the behavior of the particles being observed.

Check tire pressure
Observing nature
Observing electrons changes their behavior

In order to change, simply observe

Notebooks – Observe
-Calories
-Spending
-Thoughts

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Above all else, guard(observe) your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Guard (mišmār) – Observe like a guard

Observation
Better than Information & Experience…

A problem too big for you

Jesus is a Guide

Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd..
He leadeth me beside still waters
He leadeth me in paths of righteousness

Jesus is a guide…  “Follow Me”
Live
Love
Forgive
Friendship
Wisdom

We were buying a house…

Jesus can give you supernatural wisdom.

Guidance is a problem solver

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