We know without a doubt that our best efforts to change ourselves or our circumstances in ways that are significant or lasting never work. We recognize our need for a power outside of and far greater than ourselves. But there is only one power in the world great enough to help us rise above ourselves and the difficult things we face. That is the power of God. Without God’s power, we can’t transcend our limitations or get out of our rut. We can’t stand strong in the face of all that opposes us. We