Sharing With Humility And Grace
Our pride often keeps us from asking to have our needs met. Perhaps we grew up in a family where we were consistently ignored or disappointed and our personal needs were seldom met. Some of us may have reacted by becoming self-sufficient. We determined we would never ask anyone for help again. However, our plan opposed God’s plan for successful living, and our drift into an addictive and destructive lifestyle affirms that.
On our own we are powerless to live life well. When we ask God for help He will strengthen and empower us to make good choices and accomplish things we never thought possible. As we continue to meditate on God’s word and follow His principles, life will begin to change. God tells us that those who seek Him will find Him for He is not far from any one of us.
“I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Luke 11:9-10 NIV)
One of the countless ways we honour God’s lifegiving plan is to give others an opportunity to bless us. We will honour someone today if we ask for and receive their advice in solving a problem we need help with. Others may also need the gift of our time and assistance.
When we live in healthy relationships we are able to give and receive the gifts of wisdom and kindness. This is the life that God invites us to and is described in the Bible with these words: Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for always being available when I seek Your help. As I live in Your care today, help me to be considerate and gracious in how I receive and offer help. Amen
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