It is easy to make over the the outward appearance, what is on the surface, but sometimes this leads us to ignore what is under the surface, especially when what is under the surface is uncomfortable and even painful. God knows we have a deeper problem, and therefore he has given us a more lasting solution. We have a sin problem—painful to admit, yet impossible to manage on our own. We need help. When we acknowledge we need help and admit our inadequacy, we are drawn closer to God. We need his grace, love and tender forgiveness.