some thoughts on being spiritually bankrupt

God does not save us because of what we've done. Only a puny god could be bought with tithes. Only an egotistical god would be impressed with our pain. Only a tempermental god could be satisfied by sacrifices. Only a heartless god would sell salvation to the highest bidders.
And only a great God does for His children what they can't do for themselves.
God's delight is received upon surrender, not awarded upon conquest. The first step to joy is a plea for help, and acknowledgment of moral destitution, and admission of inward paucity. Those who taste God's presence have declared spiritual bankruptcy and are aware of their spiritual crisis.... Their pockets are empty. Their options are gone. They have long since stopped demanding justice; they are pleading for mercy. Max Lucado

i love the fact that he says their pockets are empty, because really i have nothing to offer God. He doesn't need anything from me. that's where pride arises in our lives when we think that we are needed. there is a difference between wanted and needed. i find it fascinating that the almighty creator of the universe wants me, but he wants me to come to Him aware of my need. so in essence He wants me, and i need Him. amazing. i pray that today, you would see your need for Him. have a great day

chuck