I was wondering what to share today when I recalled a message from a couple of friends I’ve heard over the years.  Both of these men happen to be Pastors.

 

Let’s approach this in reverse.

 

When you receive a gift, you are thankful, right?  And when you give a gift, it feels good too, correct?

This concept of gifts is usually a non-reciprocal relationship. Otherwise it would be more of a transaction, where you exchange stuff.

 

When you have the opportunity to help someone, it feels good doesn’t it?  Similar to that good feeling that goes around when we give gifts.

So why don’t we ask for help more often?

Because we are brought up to be strong and independent.  That needing help is a sign of weakness or failure.

But seriously, we can’t do everything all by ourselves.  We need help with all kinds of stuff in our lives, and we do it.

Still, there are certain things or situations that we are embarrassed to ask  for someones help.

Let’s work on changing our thinking and attitudes.

Complete the circle…

Helping someone with something makes the helper feel good inside, just like giving a gift makes the giver feel good.

Getting help with something feels good, just like receiving a gift feels good.

So it’s time to get the ball rolling and it all begins with the asking part.

Think about that one thing you could use help with.

Then (don’t be afraid), ask for help.

Because asking for help is a gift.