ASK FOR HELP
May 4, 2021
ASK FOR HELP
One of my sons was having trouble zipping his trouser recently.
I realised he hadn't zipped up properly so I asked him to come so I could do it for him.
He said, "Daddy, it's tight so I just left it that way".
I then helped him adjust it and he said, "Daddy, the sides are painful".
That was when I noticed the jean material had some hooks on the side that were bothering his skin around his waist.
I turned that part of the trouser inside out and he was much comfortable and happy.
I left that experience reflecting on what had just happened and I want to share my learnings with you:
How many times in life do we manage things we are not comfortable with, without asking for help?
Some of us have this "I can do it on my own" mentality. I know it's usually because we don't want to be a burden to anyone.
I know you can do ALL THINGS through Christ but God has not created you to live in isolation.
Ask for help. Ask God for help, and also ask men for help. There is a purpose for anyone God has put around you.
Most times, what we need to get us out of the rut is someone more experienced than us in that area to coach us or mentor us through the pain.
Don't keep managing the pain and struggle more than you should. Don't refuse to seek or get help.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of wisdom.
Even if someone rejects your plea for help, know that God has not destined that person to help you; help is coming your way through another quarters.
I believe in you.
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher.
Picture an eagle in a cage. No matter how beautiful the cage is, the eagle was not designed to live in a cage. It was designed to soar on the highest heights and mountains with courage and flair. No matter the lure of the cage, it can never surpass the freedom of the eagle soaring in all expanse of the skies in all of its glories and strength. Like the eagle trapped, too many brilliant, gifted, called individuals are trapped in the cage of careers they were not designed for. They can never command their true worth and value, they can only eat the crumbs they are being fed by their captors. The lure of salaries and pennies that will never satisfy keeps them in such cages. They would rather remain in the rat race than take the risks for their freedom and glory. The Bible says, "If the Son (Jesus) sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36 As a child of God, you can break free! You were not designed to be caged! Any job that does not give you the freedom to express your gifts, talents and calling is a cage. One of the biggest graveyards of purpose I see is this graveyard of unfulfilling careers. People get jobs only for the sake of earning, rather than fulfilling their life's calling and pursuing what matters to them. But here's the truth: The careers you were not designed for will not satisfy you. They will leave you with voids and emptiness. At the end of your career, you would lack true legacy, influence and impact. Your time to break free is now. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo
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