Christians ask for help

life is full of situations that are difficult and sometimes even overwhelming. there are times when the answer or the way through isn't obvious to us. there are also times where we don't have what we need to get through. so what do we do?

here's why i think a follower of Jesus asks for help.

first, it is a sign of humility. to ask someone else for their support, assistance or guidance is admitting that your pride is not your top priority.

second, it is a sign of faith. looking outside of yourself puts you in a place of greater trust in God to make the way and provide the answer.

third, it is a sign of belief that the community of faith is the body of Christ. asking other people means trusting that God has given gifts and abilities to us all, in various ways and combinations, so that we can all participate in lifting each other up.

fourth, it is a sign of love. if we are blessed when we are a blessing to others, then allowing someone else to bless you means that the opportunity is opened up for them to receive a blessing as well.

refusing to ask for help is just not the way for someone who follows Jesus. it demonstrates pride, distrust and selfishness.

moving over

I find that the things I would blog about are things that I would like to invite response on and so it seems to me that twitter and facebook are better mediums for this type of exchange. Thus, I have been sharing my bloggable thoughts in those places.

so I probably won't use this blog much anymore. Please check me out on twitter:
@ericmatthewlee

and facebook, particularly the facebook group for the bridge church:
ericmatthewlee
thebridgecartersville

love God. love people. build bridges.

Perspectives: the Word

here is a good one-page explanation of what we think of the Bible at the Bridge:

Walk to Emmaus Intro Video

Walk to Emmaus // Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful,
grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy your consolations.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Action Ministries Transitional Home

So many exciting things are happening at The Bridge. One of them is the addition of a second action ministries transitional home in Cartersville. The Bridge is sponsoring this home by supplying the needs of the family that has already moved in.

The remaining needs are:

1 Frame for a Full Size Bed
3 Bedroom Dressers (1 for mother and 1 for each child)

if you can help, please email transition@bridgingpeople.net

Prayers for the People of Haiti

here is a link if you would like some help with prayers to pray for the people of Haiti as they rebuild their lives after the earthquakes.