No party convo today – going to cut to the chase. Five Minutes. One Word. Kate Motaung’s Five Minute Friday!
Go!
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Wow! What a word for today. We need HELP – amen?
Our country needs help.
Our world needs help.
I’ve learned over the course of my life that asking for help can be very scary. Intimidating almost. I’ve also learned the greatest hindrance to asking for HELP? Is that stinking monster called PRIDE. Can I get a witness?
Years ago, and I do mean YEARS ago, hubs and I were in a very bad way – financially lacking – to say the least. I needed a doctor – of the female type. We didn’t have insurance and we didn’t have money. I needed HELP.
The Lord taught me a mighty lesson during that season. A lesson in losing my prIde. I did something I thought I’d never need to do. But I did it.
I made an appointment at the free health clinic. You know the kind – where you have to prove your income to be less than. But, I did it.
That day I met one of my favorite people – a nurse, Carol. Carol became a good friend. Several years later Carol’s son literally dropped dead at 19 years of age. Then, Carol needed help. Her sisters rallied around her. God was there.
God is always there.
And, He is a very present HELP in our trouble.
Never be afraid to ask for HELP.
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xo
Sabrina says
July 22, 2016 at 7:40 amNever be afraid to ask! Your FMF neighbor.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:08 pmThanks for reading, Sabrina…
Debby says
July 22, 2016 at 8:29 amWe are stubborn people, aren’t we Susan? Not wanting to ask for help when God is eagerly wanting to spare us from ourselves. Good reminders, friend.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:08 pmSO stubborn…
Joanne Viola says
July 22, 2016 at 8:31 amSusan, the very same verse came to mind this morning when I saw the prompt. I join you in being grateful that our God IS our help, no matter our need.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:09 pmNo matter the need – He is there.
Christy says
July 22, 2016 at 9:23 amYep and amen! That ugly pride rearing it’s head again. Always getting in the way of our humility.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:09 pmWhat is smack dab center in the word pride? Yup, I.
ugh.
Dianne Thornton says
July 22, 2016 at 9:45 amVery. Present. Oh, how we need it!
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:10 pmWe need Thee, O! I need Thee. Every hour I need Thee! ♫
Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says
July 22, 2016 at 10:12 amGreat post, Susan.
The help you have given me, in so many ways, means the world. Truly.
And thank you for the FMF book! The past few weeks were a bit fraught and I think I never did send a thank-you email. You’ve done a lovely job with it.
#1 at FMF this week.
http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2016/07/your-dying-spouse-184-circle-of-help-fmf.html
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:10 pmThank you, Andrew…seeing life/death through YOUR eyes? Has HELPed me. xo
Christina says
July 22, 2016 at 10:47 amYes, we all need help and must learn how to ask for it. Thanks for sharing!
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:11 pmA lesson to learn – and the sooner the better!
Tara says
July 22, 2016 at 10:56 amPride totally has a way of getting in the way. I love that God knows what we need before we know we even need it. I’m in the #5 spot this week.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:11 pmBut, YET, sometimes He waits for us to ask. Amen?
Debbie says
July 22, 2016 at 11:25 amSusan I have never thought of asking for help as pride, but you have stepped on the toes because I am one of those who do not want to ask, but I sure do love to help when asked.
I love that verse and used it in my #FMF post today too.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:12 pmMy toes are constantly getting stepped on! OUCH!
Gayl Wright says
July 22, 2016 at 1:39 pmYes, sometimes it’s really hard to ask for help. But you are right that it’s often because of pride. May God make us humble, ready to give an receive help as He leads. Blessings to you!
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:12 pmTo receive is a blessing. To HELP is the blessing!
Shelby says
July 22, 2016 at 2:59 pmPride is definitely a bug-a-boo. And I think that we forget sometimes that when we fail to ask someone else for help, not only do we go without something we need, but we also take from the other person the blessing of helping us. Because, really, doesn’t it always feel great to help someone, even if it’s just to hold open a door for an overloaded mom?
Good stuff.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:13 pmAnd, we do have our bug-a-boo’s, amen?
Carly says
July 22, 2016 at 3:03 pmTotally agree that pride is the biggest hindrance. It took me a long time to learn to ask for help too.
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:13 pmBut you LEARNED! HOORAH!
Shauna Blaak says
July 22, 2016 at 5:17 pmI love how God weaves the tapestry of our lives together out of seeming randomness. Divine connections. So special. (visiting from #18)
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:13 pmSpecial and divine, for sure!
Marie says
July 23, 2016 at 6:16 pmAll the “amens” for this one, Susan. Pride has tripped me up more times than I care to count or admit. It’s crucial to get over that!
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:14 pmMe too, Marie, me too.
Carey says
July 25, 2016 at 12:46 amLove the reminders I’m getting this week to ASK for help! So much truth! Thank you for this! Love it!
admin says
July 25, 2016 at 12:14 pmThanks, Carey…we are better together!