THERE IS NO SHAME IN ASKING FOR HELP

Around 2 a.m., Irewamiri came to wake me up with these words, "Baby, I have been labouring for the past 2 hours. I cannot do it by myself. I need you by my side". Well! Sleep vanished. I did not even know she was not by my side anymore. We began to labour together. (Smiles)

Just like birth labour pains, vision can come with its own labour pangs also. If you can birth it yourself, it may be because the vision is not big enough. Think about this; if a baby weighs 5kg, the mother will need to be assisted because of the size.

Birthing your God-given vision is also like labour; you must know when you ask for needed help. You must also know the type of help you need. Be bold to ask for it.

In the early days of ministry, I would share the vision boldly with people I sense I am led to, and I would then ask them if they would love to be a part of the vision. They either accept or decline. Some of them are still much a part of the ministry till date.

Labour is not a thing to be ashamed of. Do not be ashamed. I repeat; do not be ashamed. Do not hide what you are birthing. You would need all the help you can. Even a doctor or a nurse cannot deliver herself of a baby. We all need support systems to survive labour seasons.

Solomon had the wisdom from God to build the temple, but he knew that he needed professional help from Hiram, the King of Tyre. He did not hesitate to ask.

Do you know that Jesus asked the three; Peter, James, and John to stand with Him in prayers when it was time to fulfill His assignment? He asked for prayer support. Do you know someone helped Jesus to carry the cross when it was becoming a burden?

Jesus did not say "We will just pray". He allowed another to carry the cross. Who shares your burden with you?

And this is important; a lot of folks complain that their church did not check on them in tough times. First, are you integrated into the system of your church? Second, did you tell anyone in church at all that you are going through a tough time?

Wisdom asks for help. It takes pride (not humility) to refuse to ask for needed help. Do not waste the resources and support God has placed around you because you kept shut when you were meant to call for help.

I know a business that could not pay its debts. The business owner spoke to its suppliers and asked that they keep supplying them while they commit to paying the debt. If the supplies stop also, the debt would never be paid. She kept her word. Today, the stores have huge branches across many cities.

Call to God, but God will also use men for you. Ask for help from those who have gone ahead. Ask questions. Leverage on your relationships. Labour pains may not be relieved, but you are strengthened when you have someone by your side saying, "You can do it. I am here with you.”

©️temilOluwa Ola, Eruwa