In all my days in this sinful world did I ever think my life could change in a matter of seconds. It did though. It took a face plant to the floor of my bedroom to rock my lifestyle from physically good to needing everyday assistance from my wife or someone else.
I have never been one to depend on someone to care for me. Yes, when I have been physically sick and couldn’t hold my head up, my wife has always been there for me. I have always tried to be self-independent. Sometimes I would let my ego get in my way. I have learned in my later years of life that it is okay to ask for help.
I once read a statement that if we believe we can do everything that will lead us to failure! I have experienced this on some of the home projects I have attempted.
There is absolutely nothing wrong in asking for help. The Bible tells us in Matthew 7:7; “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened for you.” All we must do is trust in the Lord.
There are many who are facing difficult situations which could be physical, financial, or emotional. We may be facing relationship problems whether it is marital, friendship, or something similar. There are some, like me, who must go around our egos and lean on others for understanding and help. Many of us try to get by these circumstances by ourselves and on occasion the Lord will lead us through our problems. However, He will also lead us to get wise counsel and help from others. Asking for help doesn’t mean we are weak; however, it does mean that we are strong and wise.
I once read a quote from Ziad K. Abdelnour, an American investment banker and financier, “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.”
Pride is a sin, and this is why many people fail to ask for help, even in their worst of times.
Even though I am hurting physically at this time, I have hope and a strong faith in the Lord, that I will once again have the flexibility and strength to be back to normal. It is not that I don’t appreciate being helped and waited on by my wife, she is truly a godsend and has been for all our many years together. I am where I am today because of her. Over these last six months she has taken on responsibilities that I used to do, and she has done them well. Having great medical care and therapists with caring attitudes have helped me gain my strength.
My life changed in an instant from being physically well to needing assistance. Your life can change in an instant also, and it doesn’t matter what the circumstances are. Whatever your needs are today or whatever problems you are facing, talk to the Lord. He will listen to you and will open avenues of relief if we will hear what he is telling us. Talk with him daily and lay all your burdens on Him. He never tires of you talking to Him.
For the past six months I have been in constant communication with Him and He has heard my prayers and responded. He will do the same for you!
