The holiday season often triggers our instinct to fix problems immediately, but this well-intentioned approach can sometimes make things worse. Jesus demonstrated a different way in Mark 1:35-38, choosing vulnerability over control when he left a crowd that loved him to preach in unknown towns. Our rush to fix problems often stems from our own discomfort rather than genuine care for others. True connection happens when we're present with someone in their struggle rather than rushing to eliminate their discomfort. Learning to pause, reconnect with God, and ask whose problem it really is can transform our relationships and create space for God to work.
