HELP!
by Ed Handkins

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.  And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 (RSV)

Two sailors were adrift on a raft in the ocean.  They had almost given up hope of being rescued.  One man started to pray.  “Dear Lord, I know I’ve led a sinful life.  I’ve been unkind to my wife and I’ve neglected my children, but if you’ll save me, I promise…”

“Stop!” shouted the other sailor, “I think I see land.”

Sometime we try to bargain with God.  This type of “foxhole religion” (promises we make during times of stress) is really an attempt to manipulate God.  We try to use our promises to get God to do thing the way we want them done.

Jesus is the “Lamb of God” but we cannot pull the wool over His eyes.

God offers us his Grace – His undeserved gift.  In response He calls us to follow Him each day.  He wants us to follow, not to lead.

Prayer: Ask God to help you live today the way He would have you live.