-HELP NEEDED!

Hebrerws 4:9-16
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Let us therefore come
boldly to the throne
of grace, that we
may obtain mercy
and find grace to help
in time of need.
--Hebrews 4:16
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During World War II, the British Isles respresented the last line of resistance against the sweep of Nazi oppression in Europe. Under relentless attack and in danger of collapse, however, Britain lacked the resources to see the conflict through to victory. For that reason, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill went on BBC radio and appealed to the world: "Give us the tools, and we will finish the job." He knew that without help from the outside, they could not endure the assault they were facing.

Life is like that. Often, we are inadequate for the troubles life throws at us, and we need help from outside of ourselves. As members of the body of Christ, that help can come at times from our Christian brothers and sisters (Rom. 12:10-13)--and that is a wonderful thing. Untimately, however, we seek help from our heavenly Father. The good and great news is that our God has invitied us to come confidently before him: "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Heb. 4:16).

At such times our greatest resouce is prayer--for it brings us into the very presence of God. There we find, in His mercy and grace, the help we need.
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Don't let prayer be your last recourse in time of need;
make it your first.

-ODB/BC