This little boy, learning to walk with his new legs,
is inspiring. As we watch the clip, we want to root for him. We know he is
working hard to do this by himself because he tells his mom “I got it” over and
over again.
Think about this Bible verse:
I can do all things through him who
strengthens me.
(Philippians 4:13, ESV)
It is easy to think that this verse
is telling us that we can do anything we set out to do. The truth is we can do
NOTHING we set out to do.We need God's help for everything, every big thing and every little thing.
We want to say to God “I got it”
but what we need to say is “I need you.”
God is ready to help us with big
things like learning something new, or living through something very sad, or
scary. Yes, God is ready to help us when we really need him.
Now read the verses that come just
before:
I have learned in whatever
situation I am to be content.
I know how to be brought low, and I know
how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of
facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.
(Philippians 4:11b-12, ESV)
Sometimes God helps us to accomplish big things.
Sometimes God helps us to be content and to accomplish little things.
Things like obeying your mother when she asks you to
clean your room.
Like obeying your father when he needs your help
picking up sticks from the lawn.
Like being content with what you have, instead of
complaining and whining for more.
Like learning to share what you have, even if you do
not have much.
What has God helped you with, lately?
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