Two Drowning Men

     Two men sat on the edge of a dock, their limbs tied.  Both fell into the water.
     The first man thought, "Father, save me."  His bindings loosened and gradually came off, but by that time he had already drowned.
     The second man thought, "Father, save me."  His bindings too loosened, and when they did he stood and was saved.

[Message]   The Lord helps those who help themselves.