Don't do it alone denying others a blessing!

I am one of those peoples who is under the knife quite too much! If I recall properly, I am up to about sixteen surgeries. Not a fun thing, but I am grateful for great surgeons who, on at least a couple of occasions, saved my life.

I am also one of those peoples who does not like to ask for help. It has nothing to do with pride or a big ego, I just don’t like to impose upon others. Plus, I think I might carry around a bit of unworthiness, feeling underserving of being served. Dunno.

Many years ago, I was having major surgery and my Sunday school class wanted to help by providing meals for a week after my hospital stay. Now, mind you, they had asked to help with my previous surgeries as well, but I let them off the hook by letting them know that I would be ok. I had it under control.

By the way, do you know the difference between a major and minor surgery??? It’s a trick question. A minor surgery is when you are having it, a major surgery is when I am having it!!!

As it would be, a brick was dropped from above, and a direct message slammed into my head, and I had to listen. It was one of those, stand up and pay attention moments. The message was quite clear and direct. I had never thought of it this way at all, but I was denying others a blessing by not allowing them to serve me. Huh. I had to think a bit about my doggedness a bit.

The Bible is full of verses about serving others and the blessings that come from doing so.

Hebrews 6:10 “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”

Don’t deny others a blessing! Let them help and serve you!

 

Debra Lee | Author | Keynote Speaker | Biz & Life Coach