They say there is no family without problems. What should we do?

It is often said that there is no family without problems.

In other words, every family has its own struggles, worries, and painful situations.

To put it another way, each of our families has heartfelt prayer requests before God.

If there aren't any right now, there will be in the future.

So, what should we do, and how should we approach it?

Here are my personal thoughts:

1.       I believe that God loves our family.

2.       I am confident that our family is within God's sovereign will. And I believe that this sovereign will of God is good, pleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:2).

3.       I believe that even the problems, difficulties, painful situations, and crises in our family will work together for good, as God promises (Romans 8:28). With faith, I will pray, expect, and wait, remembering that this crisis is a good opportunity to experience God's saving love and presence (Psalm 63:3).

4.       As I remember the grace and love that God has bestowed upon our family from the past to the present, I will feel (and experience) His grace and love, and with gratitude, I commit to obeying God's commandments and instructions (Deuteronomy 11:1-7).

5.       Our family will engage in spiritual warfare through the Word and prayer, believing that our Lord Jesus Christ has already won the victory, and with the assurance of victory, we will aim to live a victorious and combative faith life together (1 Corinthians 10:13).