I love pulling weeds out of my garden. I can actually pull weeds all day, if needed! When I pull the weeds, I make sure to pull out the roots as best as possible. Why? Because the weeds will grow back again and again. When a doctor diagnoses your illness, most times they will prescribe you a drug that treats the symptoms and not something to get rid of the actual problem. So, we continue to have the illness but the doctor will keep you as comfortable as possible by downsizing the symptoms for your illness.
If we were to do our own research and due diligence, we may actually find that if we change our diet to a healthier group of foods with specific vitamins and minerals, we may be able to remove the actual illness. That is why I needed to write this today. When it comes to spiritual issues in our lives, it's important to reflect on what actually is the problem and not just the symptoms. For example, you may be depressed and have anxiety. Most of us may turn to a temporary fix like an alcoholic drink once in a while to relax us and help numb some emotional pain. Maybe even eat more food. We may turn to anything else but trying to understand why we feel/act the way we do.
What I love about our Heavenly Father is He is always there for us even when we don't want to see Him or look to Him for wisdom or comfort. He will never force us to do anything. He wants us to want to draw near to Him, honor and trust Him on our own. He desires that we run to Him when we need help and when we need anything. Think about it....He is our source for all things in our life. Even the physical things. Everything. If we try to fix our emotional struggles strictly via a drug, an activity, relationships or anything besides Him, we will not be totally better. To be clear, God can use activities and relationships and people to heal you. Relying on those things only and not God is the issue. If we allow God to heal our thoughts, our motivations and downfalls, and we understand why we are acting a certain way, we can be fully changed for the good.
Ask God to help you understand whatever your issue is and Why it is present in your life. Ask God to forgive you if you do see that your actions were not good due to anger or pride. Ask God what is the root of your issue and He will show you if you truly want to know. He is willing and able to remove the root of the problem so you can move on in victory with your life.
