Why is it that we hesitate to ask for help, not only from God, but from others? Is it our pride? "I help others gladly, but I don't need help myself. I can stand on my own two feet." Such "independence" is unfortunate, for there will come a time even in the most stalwart of us, when we can't "do it on our own." Then, in humility, we'll be forced to ask and accept help from someone else, and ultimately, God himself.
Jesus teaches about asking as if he expects us to be knocking at the door all the time and tries to convince us that there's no shame in asking, God is waiting and will answer. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you....If you, then who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him." (Mt 7:7, 11). And even beyond that, it is more often the case than not, that he give us MORE than we asked for, such is his loving and generous heart. If you haven't asked or have hesitated, why not give it a shot this Lent?
Bro. Rene
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