Help

(getting help is not a sign of weakness... honest)

Help

It seems there are three kinds of people when it comes to help.  First, there are those who will happily ask you for assistance when they need it.  Second, there are folks who will gladly accept a helping hand if you ask them.  Finally there are those who can be helped if you just jump in, but would never say yes otherwise.  I don't pretend to be a psychologist who can unpack all the reasons for this behavior...but I'm sure that I know plenty of people in each category.  Identifying the preference of those close to you can make a world of difference in getting along and getting things accomplished day to day.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”   Isaiah 41:10

There is a common misconception that the Bible says God helps those who help themselves.  Actually the Bible is filled with examples of God helping those who need his help.  Sometimes they cry out to him like the ten lepers in Luke 17. Sometimes they don’t know they need help until The Lord opens their eyes to the possibility, like the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4.  What you don't see though is people convincing God to help them because they earned it.  Grace is only grace if its freely given and undeservedly received.

Take comfort in the knowledge that God will strengthen you and help you.

Thanks for all you do.

Brian

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Volume 7, Number 2