a kid was learning how to walk. as she struggled to stand on her own, she fell down. Crying for her father to instead just carry her all the way, she wanted to choose the easy way out. Aren't we like that sometimes? In our walk with God sometimes we face a similar situation, where the difficulty seemed impossible. As we cry out to God, He hears. and He does answers. it's just not the answer we wanted nor expected. Yes, God delivers, and God blesses.

But He loves us so much He wants to change us. He doesn't want us to stay the same, He wants us to grow. Like the kid, learning the skill of walking is essential for her life just the same way God wants us to grow. But we ourselves need to make the step first.

He loves us so much, He wants us to change. For the better.

Some argue, but we are supposed to be dependent on God. Yes indeed, that's true. But our relationship should be like that of a farmer. He is dependent on God, for God sends the rain and sun to grow his crops, but at the same time, he does work! We are in partnership with God, what a privilege!

take that hand that is outstretched to you...

I'm learning..
the old has gone, the new has come.
forward i move,
along step with You.