I love that I have intelligent friends because it allows our conversations to evolve into "I don't agree with that necessarily, but respect your view..." talks. Most of my friends are like this and it makes being friends with them rewarding. No judging. All "I support and respect you no matter what". And I strive to be that way for them.
So last night when the conversation turned to 'strength', I got inspired by what my friend said.
We were talking about times we turn to God for help and how some people don't, for one reason or another. She said, "I think some people don't because they see it as a sign of weakness. It's like they think it's 'weak' to say 'I need help'. Add to that, you have to do it by faith, since we don't actually see this person we are turning our problems over to and it makes them even more reluctant. I think they see it as to passing-off their problems to someone else. The thing is though, that's what He is there for. It's what He actually wants us to do...to turn to Him. He's not saying 'I'll do it all for you', He's saying "I'll show you how". So, I see it as a sign of strength to have enough faith to know when our issues are more than we can handle and that there is someone there all-knowing who won't just help, but wants to and actually knows what is best for us.".
One word: WOW.
She nailed it.
Of course, learning how to turn it over to Him is key. And we all do it in different ways. There are days I need His help just starting the day and I find myself asking for help before my feet even hit the floor. Other times, I need Him in a much bigger things. For things that require strength beyond what I know is in me. Somehow, He is able to find it and bring it out.
So...I don't think that's weak. And it's definitely something I talk to my kids about. Praying. Listening. Looking for the signs He sends us. Not ignoring those signs. I think I'm getting a lot better about receiving these signs He sends me about what I need to know and do in my life. The signs I either used to put up road blocks to or would have to be 'hit over the head with a hammer' about. The ones that either hurt too much so I ignored them or didn't make sense at the time, so I went on my merry way. He's made me see certain things enough times that I now...sometimes reluctantly...get it. Sometimes I want a different answer, but hey...I recognize my way doesn't always work out. Or at least 'my plan' isn't the right one. The end result may be the same sometimes, but the journey is far different than the map I created.
Now I look at it like this: If He took the time to send it...I'll take the time to receive it.
Nope. Not weak. Pretty darn brilliant if you ask me.And does it take strength? No doubt.
Always remember and never forget: He never said it would be easy; He only said it would be worth it.
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