παντελὲς

Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. 

-Hebrews 7:25

παντελὲς - completely, fully, to the uttermost, forever

Can't you hear Him practically begging you?  "Come to me, let your soul find rest.  My burden is easy, share your burden with me.  Let's shoulder your heavy load together, do not be too proud for my help."

Been sinning lately?  Think you are unworthy?  Well, you are unworthy--unless you submit to  God.  To paraphrase C.S. Lewis, God does not need us, but chooses to want us so badly because we humans have a craving to be needed and wanted.

God actually chooses to chase us.  He does not chase us with overbearing ruthlessness, but gracefully.  Why?  Because He knows that without Him you are doomed, literally.  You see, Hell is hot and eternity is a long time.  God is begging us to come near to Him so He can help us, not rob us of our fun or independence.

Is Christianity just a "crutch?"  Absolutely.  You have a shattered femur and have to walk a while.  Are you too reserved or intellectual to use a crutch?  You will not get very far crawling on your belly.  There is a story of a guy who refused to let God be his crutch and ended up crawling on his belly.  Check out Genesis chapter one.  His name is Satan, the Serpent--and he is not as cool as the Rolling Stones make him out to be.

This is not just some life enhancer, though it does that.  It is not some religion, though there are a few rules to follow.  It is this: we need help, and Jesus is trying to help you.  All to often we refuse to stick out our hand for His help... we love ourselves and our sin more than our souls.  Which is fine, I suppose, so long as we do not mind the consequences.

Take a load off.  Read these old lyrics.  Make them your own.

Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, a perfect plea
A great high Priest whose Name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
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When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me

Behold Him there the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I am
The King of glory and of grace
One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God!
With Christ my Savior and my God!