Yes, sooner or later we will all spiral down. But we are forever held in His strongly gentle hands and He restores our souls, bodies, and minds. Thank You, Jesus. Help us to come alongside others who are in hard places ...
As a "Mid-Eighties" great grandmother,the need to " do it myself" has a different meaning.We,sometimes, feel that if we ask for help,it is the first step to losing our independence,which we guard fiercely.When is an offer for help an act of love, or is it a burden because of our age? For me,I am very sure that help is an act of love from my family,but others may not be so fortunate.I remember an occasion when someone told me,they pretended they had an issue with their refrigerator just to get a plumber to her home. The real reason for the plumber's house call was for him to remind her how to operate her aircondioning,and she didn't want her children to know ,she had forgotten how to operate her thermostat.
The joy you receive helping someone,you can give to someone that wants to help you.
'Blessed are the spiraling.'
Yes, sooner or later we will all spiral down. But we are forever held in His strongly gentle hands and He restores our souls, bodies, and minds. Thank You, Jesus. Help us to come alongside others who are in hard places ...
Thanks, Ellen.
As a "Mid-Eighties" great grandmother,the need to " do it myself" has a different meaning.We,sometimes, feel that if we ask for help,it is the first step to losing our independence,which we guard fiercely.When is an offer for help an act of love, or is it a burden because of our age? For me,I am very sure that help is an act of love from my family,but others may not be so fortunate.I remember an occasion when someone told me,they pretended they had an issue with their refrigerator just to get a plumber to her home. The real reason for the plumber's house call was for him to remind her how to operate her aircondioning,and she didn't want her children to know ,she had forgotten how to operate her thermostat.
The joy you receive helping someone,you can give to someone that wants to help you.
Thanks for sharing another perspective! Good to know another point of view on asking (or not asking) for help. ☺️