EPISODE 177 // Puzzles, Not Problems – We all have problems, but how can we get in on the answers? Have you heard that Jesus is the answer, but without any explanation as to how? On this episode, we talk about the simple shift in thinking that can position you to better hear and accept what the Lord is guiding you toward and activate peace in your problems.

Holding Yourself Accountable: “I cannot break this standard now. You’re not perfect. You’re imperfect. This is what’s going to happen. But when we’re putting this puzzle together, these pieces together, to get us to our goal and to our vision, well, you have to hold yourself accountable to something, and that’s the word of God.”

Shea Watson, Episode 177: The Pantry Podcast

Mindset Shift: “But if you don’t really think you have a solution, but you start looking at problems as puzzles, then you’ve already hit this mindset shift where now you can be calmer. You know there’s a solution, and you’re going to start taking steps that will take time to come towards that final end goal.”

Michelle Watson, Episode 177: The Pantry Podcast

Topics Covered in This Episode

00:02:55 Finding solutions through faith and effort.
00:04:37 Mindset shift: Problems become puzzles with solutions.
00:09:23 Having faith in the Lord brings victory.
00:15:37 Standards, accountability, and vision drive progress.
00:16:34 God enables me to make choices in my life.
00:20:02 Total trust in God, overcoming financial debt.
00:23:23 Knowledge provided, debt transferred, irritability addressed.
00:29:18 Belief creates faith, Jesus faces skepticism.

Food for Thought in This Episode

1. How does the story of Joshua and Caleb relate to having goals and visions in your own life?
2. How do you typically approach problems in your life? Do you tend to view them as overwhelming problems or solvable puzzles?
3. In what ways can viewing problems as puzzles change your mindset and emotions towards them?
4. What role does belief play in dealing with challenges? Do you believe that your mindset and beliefs can impact the outcome of a problem?
5. How do you personally discern the balance between actively working towards a solution and allowing God to guide your steps?
6. Do you keep a praise journal or some form of tracking the ways God has faithfully worked in your life? How has this helped you navigate challenges?
7. What steps can you take to start viewing your current problems as solvable puzzles? How can you approach them with a positive and problem-solving mindset?