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"Whoa, hang on folks - doesn't the Lord help those who help themselves"?

Actually that is a flase doctrine...The Lord will help those who diligently seek Him and sometimes our will needs to be broken before we allow Him to excercise His will in our lives. He knows what's best!God cannot help those who think they don't need it.

Actually, the phrase isn't in the Bible but the Bible does say that "faith without works is dead".

Defender, your initial post asked us to pray that God would change you. He wants to and he will if you will actively seek to obey.

Just sitting there waiting to be zapped by God is defeat for you, my friend because God can't change your habits while you are passive. Have you ever tried to steer a parked car?

You have years of inertia to overcome. Start working around the house. TODAY! Now!

Look for odd jobs while your job search is on.

If you can't find odd jobs, volunteer! Why? You need to prove to future employers, your wife, and most ot all to yourself that you are changing no matter what.

I'd also suggest strict rationing of on-line time, including Free Republic. I did that last Lent as a spiritual discipline and it was very helpful. I plan to do it again.

In any case, I want ot pray for you and have my church join in.

Can you either post your first name or else Freepmail me so I can use your name in prayer?

God bless

Paul ( a.k.a. Newberger)