Why Do I Have So Many Problems?
Ever asked yourself that?
Like really paused in the middle of a hectic day, rubbed your temples, looked up and said, “God… why is everything so hard right now?”
We all have.
But what if the issue isn’t the problem itself… What if it’s how we see it?
Let’s talk about it.
When Blessings Come Dressed Like Burdens
Sometimes the things we pray for—marriage, children, a new job, more opportunity—show up wrapped in exhaustion, pressure, and sleepless nights. It’s like ordering a blessing from Heaven, only for it to arrive in packaging that says: “Some Assembly Required.”
Sound familiar?
There was someone who spent years praying for a baby girl. The moment she arrived felt like a miracle—full of joy, tears, and gratitude. But just a few days in, reality hit hard. No sleep. No time for a shower. Tears from the baby—and from mom. The gift that once felt like a dream suddenly felt overwhelming.
The blessing didn’t change. But the weight of it made it feel like a problem.
We’ve all been there.
And maybe, that’s where you are right now.
Maybe you’ve been asking, “Why do I have so many problems?”
But maybe the better question is:
What if I’m looking at provision… and calling it a problem?
When Jesus Gets in Your Space
In Luke 5, Peter was just trying to clean up after a long, unsuccessful night of fishing. He was tired. Probably frustrated. And then Jesus steps into his personal space—literally. He climbs right into Peter’s boat.
No invitation. No explanation. Just… there.
Can we pause for a second?
How many times does God show up in our lives like that?
Not in some majestic, angelic way. Not with fireworks or a marching band.
But in the ordinary. In the interruptions. In the moments we’d rather shut down than show up.
Sometimes Jesus doesn’t wait for an invite. He steps into the middle of our mess because He sees something we don’t.
Potential.
Calling.
A moment for growth that we’d never walk into on our own.
God’s Instructions Don’t Always Make Sense
Peter had already fished all night. He was ready to go home. But Jesus tells him, “Go back out. Cast your net again.”
That request made no sense. Logically, emotionally, and physically, Peter was done.
And yet, he obeyed.
(And let’s be honest: not enthusiastically. You can almost hear the eye roll in his voice—“But if you insist…”)
But that simple, reluctant “yes” led to the biggest catch of his life.
Literally boat-sinking blessings.
Here’s the truth: Obedience is the exchange for the blessing. Not effort. Not perfection. Not earning. Just… obedience.
When the Problem is Actually a Promotion
Have you ever been in a season where it felt like everything was too much?
Too many emails. Too many bills. Too many people needing something from you. Too much laundry. Too much pressure. And not enough you.
And then, like Peter, you think you’re sinking.
But what if that feeling of “too much” is actually the overflow?
Not the end—but the evidence.
The evidence that God is doing something big.
In Luke 5, Peter catches so many fish that his boat starts to sink. Not because he did something wrong. But because he obeyed—and the blessing was bigger than he expected.
Here’s a question worth asking:
What if the load you’re carrying right now is actually the weight of your answered prayer?
God’s Math Doesn’t Always Add Up—And That’s the Point
It wasn’t just that Peter caught a few fish. Historians estimate the weight of that catch could have brought in the equivalent of a year’s salary. One act of obedience turned a problem into provision.
And yet—God wasn’t done.
Jesus didn’t stop at the fish. He said, “Now leave it all and follow me.”
That blessing wasn’t the endgame. It was just the beginning.
From Simon to Peter
Peter didn’t just get fish. He got a new name. A new purpose. A new identity.
The same guy who questioned everything… became the rock Jesus built His church on.
And it all started with one word:
Yes.
So… Why Do We Have So Many Problems?
Maybe it’s not because we’re doing something wrong. Maybe it’s because we’re stepping into something right.
And the enemy knows it. So he wraps our blessings in pressure and disguise. He makes the miracle feel like a mess.
But let’s be clear:
God doesn’t just want to bless you with fish.
He wants to shift your whole life.
He wants to take your empty nets, fill them to the point of breaking, and then ask if you’re willing to trust Him with even more.
Are you?
Let’s Flip the Script
Next time you’re overwhelmed—pause.
Ask yourself:
- What if this problem is provision in disguise?
- What if God’s not punishing me, but preparing me?
- What if the pressure is the pathway to the promotion?
The miracle is in the mess. The lesson is in the tension. And the breakthrough? It’s on the other side of your yes.
Take a minute today and ask: Where is God asking for your “yes”? Is it in a conversation you’ve been avoiding? A habit you need to break? A blessing you’ve been overlooking?
Share this blog with someone who’s stuck in their own boat, feeling tired and unsure.
Remind them: Jesus is still climbing into boats.
Still speaking. Still blessing. Still calling.
And He hasn’t forgotten yours.