The Self-Help Lie

Why are we so easily sucked in by self-help and motivational ideas?  Don't get me wrong, you can do a lot to make yourself better and to think more positive, etc.  I'm all for being positive and optimistic.  However, the trap we fall into is looking to ourselves to become the person we think God wants us to be. The truth is God created me (and you). He knows exactly what His creation was intended to be, and only He knows that. It's cute that I (you) think I (you) know what God intended for me (you) to be, but really I (you) have no clue. I'm (You're) not the Creator. This is why it is imperative that we let God do the changing in us. He knows what needs to be done in our hearts to make us that holy creation He intended. All of the self-help and motivation in the world can't even begin to come close to transforming our hearts the way God can. We have to turn our hearts over to Him. Now, I'm not saying to not care for yourself or try to get better at something. I'm saying that if you're making changes to your life to give your life meaning or deep joy, you will not gain it that way. You will only have true joy when you allow God to work on transforming your heart.