Problem Gaming: an organized technique of evaluating problems and finding solutions. Start by writing down the problem. List all known facts related thereto, and itemize the assumptions. Make a record of every possible solution you can think of no matter how difficult or silly it may seem. Indicate your personal desires and preferences for particular solutions. Next, make a list of all advantages and disadvantages for every solution considered. Make a note of why you favor any specific solution(s). Research and study the problem and solutions to validate your opinions.

Seek expert help if needed. Illiminate those solutions which are clearly not feasible. Now, study again and contemplate the problem and every aspect of each realistic solution. Select the solution you consider best and contemplate this carefully by itself. If you believe this is the best solution, go to the Lord in prayer, and tell Him your problem and your suggested solution. It must be your solution. Ask for the Lord’s help and endorsement of your solution if it is right for you. Pray as if everything depended upon the Lord. Once this is done, you must work to achieve your solution as if everything depended upon you. The concept is one of study, contemplation, prayer, and work. This approach will prevent various personal or other emergencies from becoming a crisis. It gives you the means to solve the problem.