Scripture for Today: Psalm 119:173 “May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.”
Many retirement homes have the choice of Independent Living or Assisted Living. For now, my Mother continues to live with the Independent Living program, even at her advanced age. However, I am anticipating the day when she makes use of the services offered in the Assisted Living program. I sometimes do not understand her reluctance to accept more help. Probably it comes from a fierce independent spirit that fears relinquishing any control. On one level it is an admirable quality. But on another level, it can be frustrating to see a quality of life that is often not as positive as it could be. Help is there and available to make life easier. But the desire to be independent is oh so strong!
In the spiritual realm there is also the tendency to not ask for help. There is an issue of pride that pushes one to try and “go it alone.” But His hand is there. His help is available. He awaits my cry for help. But I often do not realize my need for “assisted living.” I just do not see what could be possible with Him. I am too content with what I can accomplish on my own.
David recognized in Psalm 40:17 that he was poor and needy. With this humility he was able to turn to the Lord, ask for help, and receive it. If a mighty king and warrior can recognize his need for help, than surely I need to as well. Who does not need assistance? Why am I so reticent to ask?
Thank you Lord, that You are so patient with me and my independent spirit. I am no good on my own. I need your help today!
Look familiar? This is a summer re-post due to ministry schedule.