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Ministries|Mon, Oct. 13 2008 12:45 PM EDT

What have you done to find God's answers to your problems?

By Billy Graham|Christian Post Guest Columnist

Q: I don't mean to shock you, but I'm disappointed with God. I have a lot of financial problems, and if He loved me He'd be doing something about them. But nothing changes, so why should I think He cares? - C.D.

A: Let me ask you a question: What have you done to find God's answers to your problems? Have you honestly sought His wisdom to deal with them?

I don't know how you might answer my question, but I do know that people sometimes claim to be disappointed with God - but they make no effort to seek Him or find His answer to their problems. Instead of seeking His will, they expect Him to come to their aid without any effort on their part. They ignore Jesus' words: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find" (Matthew 7:7). Don't let this be true of you.

The most important thing I can tell you is that God does care about your problems - and the reason is because He loves you. How do I know this? I know it because His only Son was willing to give His life for you. If you have never trusted Christ for your salvation, don't sit back and wait for a better time to accept Him; it may never come.

Instead ask Him to come into your life today.

Then ask God to give you the wisdom to deal with your problems. Don't expect Him to make them suddenly vanish, but ask Him to show you practical ways to deal with them. Perhaps He wants to lead you to someone who can advise you. Perhaps He wants you to seek another job. God knows what steps you need to take. Seek His will - and do it.

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Affectionately known as the “World’s Preacher” for more than 60 years, the Rev. Billy Graham is one of the most influential and respected spiritual leaders of the 20th century. He has been a friend and spiritual advisor to ten American presidents and has preached the Gospel to more people in live audiences than anyone else in history — nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and territories — through various meetings. Hundreds of millions more have been reached through television, video, film, and webcasts. Send your queries to "My Answer," c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www.billygraham.org.
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  • mike »
    Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:43 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

    oh really? how can you find the answers in the bible when you are told that 'that is not biblical' or 'it is because of sin' or 'that is not how you interpret the bible'. yet the same people who give those 'snake' answers they do not practice what they preach. they use fear, shame, & guilt to impose somebody else's vague interpretation on others / you. so is that a way to find answers you are seeking when you need help?
    and what is THE answer? give your 10% & your finances will be turn around & you will get rich? the only people who are at peace are the pastors bec. they practice extortion
    is that what you call seeking wisdom when those who give them are stupid & ignorant & their teachings are childish & immature!
    those are the same 'wisdom' I receive from the bible, that is why my life got destroyed & I missed plenty of opportunities in the name of obedience.

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