Embarrassed to Ask

As I mentioned, my previous week was a rough one. But what was more challenging was for me to humble myself and ask for help. We'd rather try to handle something on our own, because it is difficult and discomforting to appear weak. Mostly, it is embarrasing to ask... 

"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another that ye may be healed." James 5:16

"Confess your faults":

Whether we have a physical, mental, emotional or spiritual weakness, we need help to be able to overcome them or to get through it. It's easy to think we can do it on our own, but unfortunately, it's not true. (Gal. 6:2, Ecc. 4:9-12) We get embarrassed because others see us as strong individuals or we don't want to disappoint those around or we are just simply proud.

Embarrass: " to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash"

"Pray One for Another":

Last week, I called two of my close godly friends, explain to them what was going on, and asked them to pray for me. God also appointed for me to be able to share my sitiuation with a godly mature woman in my church. She listened and said she'd pray for me. If you are going through a trial, find a godly mature (older) friend to pray for you. Don't share your trial with your peers unless they are strong in their own faith. (Prov 13:20 and 12:15)

"That Ye may be Healed":

Patience and time is important in this process. Wait upon The Lord. Things normally don't happen overnight, so just be patient in your own growth and discomfort. Realize God is working through the situation. He will care for you. (1 Peter 5:7, Romans 8:28) 

My daughters love to sing the song:

Jesus Loves me,

This I know,

For the Bible tells me so,

Little ones to Him belong,

They are weak,

but He is strong.

God is our strength even when we are weak or are failing or are going through trials. Don't forget that! :D

"The Effectual Fervent Prayer of a Righteous Man Availeth Much." is the rest of that verse.

As you go through trials or are being refined like gold, remember it molds you into a righteous man. Keep praying and keep your eyes focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2, Prov. 24:5)