Day 21: Psalm 40:17

"But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay." ~Psalm 40:17 NIV

In order to get help, generally it's good to ask for it. Because even though there ARE incredibly amazing and absolutely fantastic people who can not only tell you need help, but will actually go HELP you in the word, they are few and far between. And chances are slim that you live in the near vicinity of one such person.

So, you've got to ask.

But it doesn't do much good to ask the wrong person for the wrong kind of help. "Hi Dad. I need help sewing this hat together." Dad hasn't sewn once in his life let alone by hand. He's not going to be much help, is he? But Mom, who worked as a seamstress, she's the one you're going to want to ask to help you with sewing. She might even be able to teach you something useful!

Since God can do anything, generally it's good to ask Him for specific help. Which is why Psalms usually don't have just one verse... they generally are longer, and specific in their praise or cries for help. I've found that the best way for me to deal with worry (or any other bother like that) is to acknowledge the trouble, pray to God about it, and move on. It sometimes seems that all of our problems can be traced to a lack of prayer. So what's the solution? Why, pray more, of course. And God will take care of the rest.

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