…being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
-Colossians 1:11, 12
People have long wanted to know how to better cope with their problems, crises, anxieties, sorrows, and hang-ups. People continue to search for answers in these areas, and they are looking for quick answers and even faster solutions. Such is the current trend of things; get it now and fix it quickly. If you watch and listen to the newest exercise programs and diet pills being offered, what do they all have in common? They all claim to work fast – real fast. “I lost 40 pound fast by using the Super-starving method.” “I got great abs and I went down four sizes by using the ultra-turbo-energizing aerobic workout plan – in only one week!”
So you see it’s not just about results, but it’s about fast results. If we learn nothing else about life, we should learn that properly handling the problems of life takes time. There are rarely any quick fixes to the problems we face as a result of day to day living. Many of the problems we face did not develop overnight, and neither will they be solved overnight. I find that often people approach their problems with what I call a “grab it and fix it” mentality. They want to try to solve the problem – right this moment. That will work with a flat tire, a leaky faucet, a blown light bulb, or a broken window. However, that approach will not work with such issues as a troubled marriage, financial problems, depression, or negative attitudes. Those things developed over many years time, and they will probably take a long time to resolve and set right.
Walking in spiritual victory is not something a person comes to immediately. Victorious Christian living is available for all believers, but it takes time, patience, dedication, grace, and commitment over the long haul. Keep moving forward and trusting in the Lord. He will help us to grow and to overcome the challenges that confront us.
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