self help

I had a discussion with an old friend about "self-help" books.  They wondered if they were really "Christian."

Well I have a couple of thoughts here.  First, there is an old saying, "God helps those who help themselves."  It is not in the Bible, but it sure could be.   I believe it is a rule of life that those who sit around waiting to be rescued, rarely find what they are looking for.  On the other hand, those who get up and go after a thing, often find all sorts of help lined up for them, including the divine.

Another thought on this is this....... God never indicated that we should sit and do nothing.  God expects us to act, to have faith, to work and to do all we can to improve our lot and make the world a better place.  That is by definition - "self help."  If the church isn't in the business of motivating and encouraging people to make the most of themselves, that we have missed it.

Read the Bible.  But also read all the self help books you want.  Pray that God will use them make you a better, wiser, healthier person.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.