A person would be crazy to go to war all by himself, yet we do this all the time. When people ask how we’re doing, so many times we say we’re “fine” when we really are not.
I get it. We don’t want people all up in our business. We aren’t always sure they sincerely want to know how we’re doing. But when a trusted sister in the faith asks, please tell her the truth. Even if she doesn’t ask, seek help when you need it.
James 5:16 instructs us:
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” (James 5:16 ESV)
You were never meant to fight alone. The more you isolate yourself, the more you open yourself up for attack. Wisdom tells us there is strength in numbers, even more so when you’re calling on the mighty name of Jesus.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the help You so graciously provide through safe and trusted friends and family. I pray for wisdom to know who and when to ask for help. In Jesus Christ’s name, I pray, Amen.