Does God care "how" we handle problems? Isaiah 29-33

Isaiah 30:1

 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the Lord,

“Who execute a plan, but not Mine,

And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit,

In order to add sin to sin;

Does God care "how" we handle problems in our life?   "Well, of course, He does," you say.   Yet, unless the situation is very bad we seldom begin with turning to God for help and solutions.   When we are out of money we think of banks and loans.   When we are in poor health we think of doctors and hospitals.   When we are hurting we think of friends and companions.     In Isaiah 30 we have the prophets message from God to Israel that they once again refused to turn to Him and, instead, turned to man, or man's ways, for strength, deliverance and support.    Israel's leadership, while under attack, was looking to Egypt for help.   They wanted to turn to their fellow man when other men was out to get them.   We do the same thing.   We first consult those around us and not always the One above us.   In 30:1 (above) we read that God says when we do things like this (seek help from others rather than God) we "add sin to sin."   The statement means that since they are "in sin" in their rebellion to God, they are now "adding sin" to this "sin" by not repenting, but rather seeking refuge in Egypt.   As a leadership trainer I have often told those I am coaching, "Don't let how you handled a problem to become the problem" (which happens all of the time in all types of organizations across the country).   That thought or principle comes from this verse in Isaiah.   Don't add sin to your sin.   Egypt was not going to save them for three reasons:  1). God had sent the trouble to them so only God can stop it.   2).  Egypt itself was about to be destroyed.  3). God is the one who rescues His people ... He is a jealous God.    When you are facing a challenge make a habit of calling on God first.  You may need to borrow money from a bank ... but, talk to God first and follow His leading.  He might answer your prayer from a loan.   But, He might find another way, also.   If you have health issues, you might need a doctor or hospital.   But, don't leave God off the list of who you call.   In a heart attack you can call God before you call 911.   If you are hurting God often brings friends to comfort you.    But, turn to God first and ask Him to send the right friends and give you the right ears to listen to them.    To compound sin with more sin.   Seek "first" the Kingdom of God ...