Let people help me?
Our country was built on a group of people that were strong-willed and highly indepedent. In a few weeks we will even be celebrating INDEPENDENCE DAY! But, being completely independent is not a good thing and I am the worst. I RARELY like to seek or accept help from anyone. "I can do it on my own!" is my motto. That is not Biblical! When Stephanie and I were considering going into missionary work across the ocean, we took some FUNDRAISING TRAINING. One of the things that I hate more than asking for help is ASKING FOR MONEY! I am not good at it! I do not like to do it! I avoid it like the plague! One of the biggest complaints of non-believers is that churches just want your money. Now that I serve in full-time ministry, I understand the need to ask. Doing MINISTRY IS EXPENSIVE. Through that training I learned that when we do not ask or do not accept help, we are depriving others of blessing and joy. I recently had someone hand me a check for a job I already got paid for....
