There have been countless, everyday situations in my life when my load was made lighter because I decided to ask for help. There have been times when I probably should have asked for help but didn’t, and other times when I felt uncomfortable asking but did it anyway, and was later gratefully aware of what a gift it was to be unexpectedly held by another in my time of need. I’ve also been able to move forward from major, life-altering events in my life because I reached out and someone was there on the other side to grab my hand.
We all experience these times in life when maybe we could go it alone but it’s difficult, or when we just can’t manage something by ourselves. When it’s hard to ask for help, I’ve found that just choosing to be willing to seek help with something opens the door for Divine Consciousness to present the help I need in the most perfect way.
As the song says, “We get by with a little help from our friends,” or from our family, a stranger we encounter, a caring professional, or from that perfect passage that jumps out at us from a book we’re reading. The key for me seems to be the willingness part - being willing to acknowledge that I am confused and stuck, and that God in her infinite expression will provide the answer I need. I just need to ask so that I can be answered.
I’ve learned what a gift asking for help can be to the person providing the help. There is a state of grace inherent in caring for, and being cared for by another. In helping another we know ourselves as strong, and loving, and compassionate. And in being helped by another we are able to experience the truth of how precious we are.
May you trust that the help you seek awaits you, and may this tool be a blessing. . .
I like the ideas you have. I need to keep your thoughts in mind. Sometimes life seems overwhelming by oneself but as you said we can get by with a little help from others and the grace of God.
ReplyDeleteEven Moses had to learn to accept help. His father-in-law, Jethro, had to scold him that he shouldn't do everything alone, but must assign lieutenants. "Have them bring every major dispute to you, but let them decide every minor dispute themselves. Let them share the burden with you.”
ReplyDeleteAndrew, I appreciate your comment. Sharing the burden always lightens the load.
DeleteBlessings,
Sherry