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.
Looking at my life today, some might assume I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth. They see the progress, the platforms, the opportunities, the impact—and they conclude, “He must have had it all figured out from the start.” But here’s the truth... I wasn’t born with a golden spoon. In fact, I wasn’t even born with a spoon at all. The circumstances surrounding my birth were far from rosy. My beginning was rough, humble, and almost forgettable by the standards of this world. There was nothing to suggest that I would one day stand where I stand today, speak as I speak today, or do what I do today. But I was helped. I was helped by God. That’s the only reason I’ve come this far. And that, dear friend, is why I’m writing this—to remind you that it doesn’t matter where or how you were born . Your background, no matter how limiting or disadvantaged, cannot stop God’s plan for your life. You may not have had the best education. You may have been born into poverty. You may have been rejected, neglected, abandoned or overlooked. But when God steps into your life , He rewrites the story. He is not intimidated by your limitations. In fact, He specializes in using the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. He lifts the poor from the dust and sets them among princes (Psalm 113:7-8). You don’t need a silver spoon, golden spoon, or any spoon at all. All you need is His help . My life is a testament to this truth: God still helps men. He still lifts. He still promotes. He still turns nobodies into wonders. And I believe the same will happen for you. If you will let Him, If you will trust Him, If you will surrender your life to Him… You will become a miracle. You will become a wonder. Your story will be one that generations will talk about. So here’s my charge to you: Stop disqualifying yourself based on your background. Stop underestimating what God can do through you. Stop comparing your journey with someone else’s. Instead, start seeking God’s help. Start walking in faith. Start declaring His promises over your life. Because your story—yes, YOUR story—is not over yet. In fact, it’s just beginning. You are next in line for a miracle. I believe in you!
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