33. Problems Are Not Necessarily Impossibilities
33. Problems Are Not Necessarily
Impossibilities
Two men set out to fulfill a dream. There dream was to build a bridge. No
one believed that their dream was possible. But they persisted and the building
project began. Things were on course until a construction accident rudely
interrupted their work. The accident was fatal leaving killing one of the men
and leaving the other physically invalid with permanent brain damage, and an
inability to speak and walk. It seemed the dream was over. It would never see
the light of day. This is the story of John and Washington Roebling and their
vision to build the Brooklyn Bridge in 1863.
Friends, welcome to
Intervention Radio for Undergraduates, a program produced by VISION BUILDERS to
help undergraduates contact divine intervention for academic victories. Every
week on Intervention Radio we bring you inspirational messages and study tips
to help you be your best academically.
Today, God is set to
bless you by removing every barrier against your academic success and
fulfillment. This is Intervention Radio for Undergraduates, and I am your host
Tope Banjo.
Did you know that Problems Are Not Necessarily
Impossibilities? In fact, that is what we will be discussing today.
Sometimes in a student’s life, problems seem to sprout in unexpected
places without providing advance warnings. Much as we are displeased when
problems arise, for example tough courses or hard-to-please lecturers, poor
grades, we find that we cannot really move forward in our academic purposes and
pursuits until we deal with these unsolicited problems. How can we handle
problems that arise to threaten academic goals and dreams? Are there provisions
we can rely upon to still make a comeback?
The Brooklyn Bridge
that spans the river tying Manhattan Island to Brooklyn is truly a miracle
bridge. In 1863, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an
idea for this spectacular bridge. However, bridge-building experts throughout
the world told him to forget it; it could not be done.
Roebling convinced
his son, Washington, who was a young up and coming engineer, that the bridge
could be built. The two of them developed the concepts of how it could be
accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With unharnessed
excitement and inspiration, they hired their crew and began to build their
dream bridge.
The project was only
a few months under construction when a tragic accident on the site took the
life of John Roebling and severely injured his son, Washington. Washington was
left with permanent brain damage and was unable to talk or walk. Everyone felt
that the project would have to be scrapped since the Roeblings were the only
ones who knew how the bridge could be built.
Even though Washington
was unable to move or talk, his mind was as sharp as ever, and he still had a
burning desire to complete the bridge. An idea hit him as he lay in his
hospital bed, and he developed a code for communication. All he could move was
one finger, so he touched the arm of his wife with that finger, tapping out the
code to communicate to her what to tell the engineers who were building the
bridge. For thirteen years, Washington tapped out his instructions with his
finger until the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge was finally completed.
The message I bring you today is that PROBLEMS
ARE NOT NECESSARILY IMPOSSIBILITIES!
But WHAT exactly is a
problem? The Wordweb provides three graphic definitions for the word
Problem:
1) A problem is a
state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
2) It is a question
raised for consideration or solution, and
3) It is also called
a source of difficulty
Again I charge you,
Problems Are Not Necessarily Impossibilities. For one, academic problems do not
imply or signify the end of academic ability. Rather they only inspire
questions that call for concentrated consideration and solutions.
Every single day you
face problems in your academic life, know that you have questions to ask and
answer. The interesting thing is that every problem has a solution. The only
challenge is finding the particular solution. That is one reason why Thomas
Edison could keep going on with so many experiments until he finally got the
answer that produced the incandescent light bulb.
For example, body
odour is a problem for a number of people. You just don’t want to be stuck in
the same room with someone who has that problem. But there are answers to the
body odour problem, such as taking a good bath about twice daily and applying
good deodorants and cosmetics. You could also use an air-freshener to deodorize
your room.
Truth is, you are a
professional walking problem solver, from the moment you wake up till you fall
asleep. You resolve the problem of distance by getting on the bus. You deal
with the problem of hunger by eating food. You overcome the environmental
health problems by wearing adequate clothes. In fact, lying down to sleep is
your solution to tiredness, stress and ill-health.
But why do some
undergraduates get stagnated when academic problems arise? Truth is, you may
think life would be better if there were no problems whatsoever, but that is
the exact opposite. You could never have a degree in anything academic if the
world did not have problems that certain intellectual and professional solutions
were needed to deal with. You could never have good grades if there were no
problems to provide answers to. Your grades are actually rewards for learning
to solving problems. The more problems you can solve, the more marks and the
better your solutions, the better grades you can get. The same principle will
apply to your future career. The level of expertise you display at solving
human problems will determine the level of wealth and recognition you enjoy in
life.
Never forget,
Problems Are Not Necessarily Impossibilities. According to Henry J. Kaiser,
“Problems are opportunities in work clothes.” The abundance of environmental
and socio-economic problems has created such a massive platform for the
discerning youth of today, and I want to urge you to take advantage of this
situation. Ensure you carve out your own place in the problem solving industry.
Don’t allow the little challenges of campus
life deter you from your real destination. Acquire every skill you can. Learn to drive, to swim, to climb mountains
and build engines. Learn to paint and make clothes. Learn any skill that comes
your way. Skills are doors for providing solutions to human needs. Learn how to
Sell and public speaking. Learn how to make a presentation and do research.
Learn how to solve problems on as wide a basis as possible.
It was Bertha Munro
who said, “A problem is an opportunity to prove God.” God himself asked Abraham
in Gen 18:14, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”
There are basically
two types of problems that every student faces.
First is the type
that you can actually do something about. For example, learning and attending
classes, taking notes and doing research. These are vital actions you must
perform daily and consistently to succeed in school.
The second class of
problem is that which you may not be able to do anything about. For example, I
heard about a student who sat for an exam but was recorded as absent and her
exam paper could not be found. Another could be the incapacitation or death of
a parent or financial sponsor. To overcome such problems you might require a
miracle. You might need God to step in with a divine intervention.
My dear friend, what
is the nature of problems you may be facing today? Do you know that there is
already a solution? You only need to find it. For problems that you can do
something about, why not start today taking that action that you know you
should take? But if your situation today is one that requires a divine
intervention, let me assure you that you are in the right place.
In Genesis 21,
Hagar, the slave of Sarah, wife of Abraham was in the desert with her son
Ishmael after God told Abraham to send both of them away. Their water was used
up and the situation got quite terrible. They needed water. Things got worse
and it seemed Ishmael would die of thirst, but in verse 19, the bible says she
got a miracle. Her miracle was unique. Her eyes were opened and she saw a well
of water. Sometimes the pain of our problem clouds our sight and we cannot see
the solutions that are already available. Although the well was already there,
it took God opening her eyes before she saw the well that had been there all
the while.
Today, my prayer is
that God would open your eyes to see the well of solutions already present all
around you and also give you the grace to draw from them to meet your needs. I
pray that you will be discerning to seize the opportunities that God has
already provided for your today and tomorrow within the walls and systems of
your university. If you are diligent, focused, relentless in your positive
pursuits, and resolute in pursuing your academic goals, you will prosper and
become a great success. Man is yet to meet a problem that defied all solutions.
Yours will definitely not be the first.
Before I sign off, I
want to ask if you have resolved the biggest problem in life, the problem of
your eternity. Where will you spend it? Or rather, I should ask, where would
you like to spend it? I have a suggestion. Why not spend it with God in heaven?
Why not give your
heart to the Lord today? Receive the Lord Jesus as your Lord and personal
savior. He is waiting and cares about
how well your academic life moves. Please say this simple prayer right now:
Heavenly Father I ask you to please come into my life
today. I believe that your son Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose from the
dead. Forgive all my sins today and make me your child. Fill me with your Holy
Spirit right now and bring stability into my academics and life. Thank you for
coming. Amen.
If you prayed this
prayer with me then know that the Lord Jesus Christ has become your Lord and
personal Saviour. You have begun a divine relationship that will begin a great
positive transformation in your life. Please write to me at buildyourvisions@gmail.com or send an SMS to 0817 2239 319 to let me know you just made this decision. Remember
to include your mobile number and email address.
Before I leave you
today, shall we pray for God’s intervention and blessings upon your academic life?
Truth is, there
is nothing beyond God’s reach or ability. Pray with me wherever you
are right now. I believe that God’s power will reach out to you whatever your
situation is today.
Since you’re reading
this message on your phone, Pc or Ipad, please place your hand on whatever
device you’re using as we share this prayer: Lord we thank You for this moment and I pray for my Readers that You
will open the eyes of their understanding to the solutions to their challenges.
There is a way in You Lord. Show each of them the way for each of their needs
in Jesus name. Amen.
Please expect a
divine answer. God never lies!
Continue to expect the best from yourself and continue to maintain a
great attitude regardless whatever happens.
I’ll be glad to hear from you. Kindly send your testimonies, questions
and prayer requests as responses on this blog. To
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Thank you for joining me. I remain your host Tope Banjo and this is Intervention. God bless you mightily!
You will succeed. You will make it!
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