In this series we are looking at three ways people attempt to solve problems that do not work and why they do not work.
First we pointed out that a person’s objectivity for problem solving is often based on their most recent experience(s). We concluded this is an ineffective tool for problem solving for several reasons. (Review our December 1, 2014 Blog for a complete analyst.)
The second popular approach for problem solving is based on an expression that became popular in the 1970s: You have got to learn to cope.
In the formative years of our counseling ministry we were open to examining everything that might help people. So I measured the wisdom of this approach against the Wisdom of God’s Word.
After all, books and schools of thought had developed around this popular thought. But since the idea of objectivity being based on one’s most recent experience as a workable approach to problem solving didn’t work, I had to prove to myself that this approach would deliver a worthwhile, workable solution before teaching it.
As I prayerfully studied the matter I saw a truth that astounded me. I saw the word cope was an acronym for: Cover Over Problems Effectively. God’s Holy Spirit told me, “You can not cover over problems effectively.”
Repeating: If up until now everything you have done has not worked – do something different – different meaning something better.
Next week, we will look at the third thing people do to solve problems that doesn’t work and why it doesn’t work.
Don’t try to make it make since – right now.
