Help that Helps!

There are times in life when the help some offer may seem to be no help at all. In frustration we may even ask others, “Whose side are you on anyway?” or sarcastically tell them to go help someone else. Though the expectation may be that of working toward the same end, sometimes it appears others are working against us.

Have we ever met people who seemed to view the help God offers in this same light? As His commands are considered some view Him as a killjoy. God is seen as restrictive and as if He doesn’t want us to have any “fun” in life. With such a perspective it becomes easy to view God as being against us rather than for us.

Note the realization of one of the psalmists.
“(6) THE LORD IS ON MY SIDE; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (7) THE LORD IS ON MY SIDE AS MY HELPER; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.” ( Psalm 118:6-7)

The more we come to know God and His Will for our life the more we should realize He is truly ON OUR SIDE. He desires the very best for us, not to work against us. He has provided everything for our good. God would be providing no real help if He merely let us do our own thing and live in accordance with our own desires. Such leniency would actually be a sign of His lack of interest and love. It is because of His great desire for our best for both now and eternity that God has provided help that is truly help for daily living. And the help He offers is for every aspect of our being: emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual.

In reality, it doesn’t matter how many might be against us. With God ON OUR SIDE the weight is in our favor. May we never lose sight of the real help only God provides.

Have a great day JOYOUSLY ACCEPTING THE ALMIGHTY’S ASSISTANCE!
Carl

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