We have all heard the comments, "Get it together," "Straighten up," or the ever-classic, "As the good book says, the Lord helps them that help themselves." Eventually, we heard it enough that we came to believe it. First, I have read the good book from cover to cover several times, and let me assure you, it does not say that. Second, the Lord helps those that ask for His help.

If you are still determined to make it on your own, or get yourself cleaned up, or fly right, or whatever term you want to use, the Lord will let you try. The moment you realize you need the Lord's help, He will be there to help, though not when you are over the trial, but while you are in the trial. To think that He comes to us after we get through the tough stuff is to paint Him as a fair-weather friend. Beloved of God, it is you that the Lord longs to walk with through the storms of life. Call Him right where you are, just as you are, and He will become even more real to you. The Lord loves you enough to take you just as you are, and thankfully, He loves you too much to let you stay that way.

Life Lesson: Jesus will come to us right where we are and as we are.

Dear God,
I've tried it my way, but it doesn't work. I need Your help in my life. Whatever I try to do on my own outside of You, I surrender to You. Please help me. Thank You for being the best Friend forever.
I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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