I CANNOT
Today's reading:  James 4-5

"When you bow down and admit your dependence on him, he will lift you up and give you honor."  James 4:10 NLT

I have spent my whole life telling myself, and those around me, that I'm perfectly capable of 'doing it' my self.

It started as a toddler with a willful attitude striving towards independence.

It followed me into the teen years spurred on by the advertisements and magazines of the times expressing the need for young women to be strong, be more, be self-sufficient.

It still lingers today.

I seldom accept help from others.  I never ask for assistance.

And because of that attitude, I've struggled with extra weight in this life and have knocked several dear friends out of the opportunity to be a blessing to me.  I've collected a pack of lies from the world and have alienated myself from those who I could and would befriend.  I've set a wrong example, by how I choose to live, for younger sisters in Christ.

But I'm attempting to ditch the attitude.  I'm seeing day after day that I am completely dependent upon God--and upon God's people!