These last two days have been both exciting and exhausting. Part of what has made these days so exhausting is that I haven’t been sleeping well. As we were raising money for OLTCH, I went to bed with sheer excitement of anticipating what God was going to do. I was already watching God lay donations on people’s hearts and experiencing the joy that comes from being obedient. It took me a very long time to unwind and fall asleep.
Last night, was a little different story. I was coming off of the high of knowing that I was a small part of something great that God was doing, but there was this mama bear instinct in me that left me feeling restless. When Todd got home from work, I was worn out. It had been a good day, but it had been a long day. I was ready to go to bed, but there was so much to tell Todd.
As I began to share with him what I learned, who I talked to, what I want to do, and what God seems to be doing, this mama bear passion in me began to rise… again. When tired met passion last night, passion won. So, I tossed and turned, thought, prayed, considered getting up but couldn’t move, thought and prayed some more… all because this one sweet woman asked for help.
It is never easy to put yourself out there, to admit that you need something, or can’t do something. Most of us struggle with this very nature on a daily basis. Especially when we are hurting or in need, we want to be self-sufficient, not be a burden, and not feel like we are inconveniencing other people. But, you know what not asking for help really is?
It’s really a bit selfish.
Please understand the context of what I mean by this. We were not made or created to navigate through life on our own. We were created and formed to be in relationships. We are called to love, care, lift each other up, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this world. And, when we choose not to allow people to help us for fear of what someone else might think, for fear of embarrassment, or fear of admitting a weakness or need, we deprive other people of using their God-given talents to meet the need.
Asking for help allows other people to come alongside you, your family, or your ministry, and teaches us that we are not alone in this world.
Asking for help allows the body of Christ to come together and work like it should.
Asking for help inspires people’s passion and calls them to take action. And, let me tell you, it’s contagious!
Are you hurting or in need of help? It is amazing what can happen when you get over your fears, put yourself out there, and ask for help. Seek God, and ask Him to bring the right people into your life to walk you through whatever you are facing and then let go!
