As a leader, do you find it difficult to ask for help? Do you fear being seen as weak or incapable if you ask for help? Do you fear being vulnerable? More specifically, do you especially find it difficult to ask God for help?
According to various articles on Google, I discovered the strongest leaders don’t have an issue with asking for help, they know how to ask for help, and they are not afraid to ask for help. However, when approaching God for help, the strongest leader may find it very difficult. Fear and vulnerability can be stifling. Here is the key, God created you, He already knows your strengths AND your weaknesses. He also already knows what you need before you even ask.
Often, when our requests don’t get answered the way we think it should or not in a timely fashion (ha, by the way, God is always on time), we tend to draw false conclusions about God. “God does not love me. God is rejecting me. There is no joy in God’s will, so why ask. I must not have any faith.” Regardless of your view of God, He is approachable, and He is waiting for you to come to Him and ask for help.
Today, I want to share with you 3 ways to approach God and ask Him for help.
Let us look at Today’s Scripture References
Matthew 7:7-11
1 John 5:14-15
1. Approach and Ask Him Appropriately
A great example can be found in: Luke 11:1-4
a. Recognize God’s authority. God is sovereign and reigns and rules over all of creation. He created you with a plan and purpose. God’s power and authority is to be respected and He deserves our reverence.
b. Approach God in humility. Humility is the opposite of pride. As a leader, you may request and sometimes demand others to meet needs in the business world. When approaching God, it’s best to remember the one who “needs” cannot demand of the One who “gives.” You can humbly go to Him and ask.
c. Ask according to His will. How do you know His will? By reading and studying His Word. Make it a priority to get to know Him, His character and His plan and purpose for your life, your family, and your business.
2. Approach and Ask Him Specifically
God is in the details. There are many things you can go to God and ask for help on. Such as physical, emotional, spiritual needs, times of suffering. Today, I just want to touch on:
Guidance in decisions -
Your day most likely consists of a great deal of quick decision making with no time to waste. To pause and ask God for help can seem impossible. I challenge you to take the necessary time to get to know God on a whole new level. Read and study His Word. When you have that intimate connection with God, the fear and intimidation of approaching Him and asking for guidance in important daily decisions has diminished. Ultimately, it is all about the relationship.
3. Approach and Ask Him Fervently
Luke 18:1-8 The Parable of the Persistent Widow
There are 3 requirements to remember when fervently asking God for help:
