When You Need Help

I have felt guilty about my prayers at times. People will sometimes remind me how selfish I am when I am praying, always asking for things from God for myself. In wars it has been said, "There are no atheists in foxholes." I think the phrase means that in a desperate situation like a battle when someone would be hiding in a small hole to shoot at the enemy, people will not turn to atheist beliefs (an atheist is someone who believes there is no god), but to some higher power to help them. People most often seem to pray when then need something.

But guilt is not from God. God forgives sins, he doesn't use past sins to make you feel bad, and he also encourages you to follow his commands as you go forward in life. He also wants you to pray to him when you need help. This Psalm confirms that!

Psalm 50:14-15New International Version (NIV)

14 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God,
    fulfill your vows to the Most High,
15 and call on me in the day of trouble;
    I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

So go to God when you need help - he wants to listen. Also go to God when you are doing well, and tell him thanks! Blessings on your prayer times with God.