Comments on: I Can Do It Myself—But Should I?

By: Lauren Sparks

Lauren Sparks — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:43:19 +0000

I love this!!!! I think we have become so accustomed to not wanting to “inconvenience” others that we are hard pressed now to find any help when we really need it. At least that’s been my experience. Thanks for this post. Glad I found you on the Grace Moments link up. laurensparks.net

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:07:41 +0000

Oh yes, I put too much weight on doing all myself and am embarrassed to ask for help. Someone will think I am weak – and then they may not accept me. Must keep the mask up to protect my vulnerability and my humanity. Great post. Made me stop and think tonight.

By: Sarah Geringer

Sarah Geringer — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 11:14:21 +0000

I get this one, Lisa! I’m trying to say Yes to help more often, because it usually turns into fellowship and unexpected blessing. Great post! Sharing on Twitter.

By: BettieG

BettieG — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 03:14:29 +0000

Dear Lisa,
Oh yes, I am having to learn this one big-time, especially since my word for the year is “sufficient!” But as in, I am NOT sufficient, and only HE is sufficient. So often now I am finding that I must allow others to do the things that I was able to do so easily in the past. It can still be a struggle for me to let go, but you are so right, there is such a blessing that happens in the sharing together! Thank you for this beautiful post!

By: Joy

Joy — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 21:42:20 +0000

Hi Lisa! I had to let go of “going it alone” when I became a caregiver of my great aunt. She lived with our family for 9 years. The love and support from our friends and neighbors were invaluable. Thank you for this needful reminder!

By: Alice V. Walters

Alice V. Walters — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 13:02:50 +0000

Dear Lisa, this is so true! Sometimes accepting someone’s gift of help is the greatest gift of validation we can give them. Thank you for sharing this gentle reminder!

By: ~ linda

~ linda — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:46:40 +0000

Ouch! Yes, I think I can do far too much by myself! At least I once always did! Now, I am learning to ask, accept, and enjoy other’s hands in the work I once thought only I could or should do. Thanks for the encouragement, Lisa.

By: Kelly Baker

Kelly Baker — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:04:09 +0000

God helped me overcome self-sufficiency during each of my four rough pregnancies. For most of them I was on bed rest and severely sick. I had to rely on help from others and it was a humbling experience. But I look back on it as God growing me.

By: June

June — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:01:51 +0000

Great post, Lisa. I’m finding that some of these, seemingly insignificant thought processes, many of which were ingrained in us as children, are sometimes keys to unlocking larger issues that the Lord may be “helping” me work on 🙂 As you say, it’s not only about me. I find that often God is often working on growing me and blessing others at the same time. He’s awesome like that 🙂 Have a blessed week – being a Grandma sure looks good on you!

By: Patti Gardner

Patti Gardner — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:54:20 +0000

I really like your blog. I’m glad I discovered it through visiting a link party.

I think that sometimes pride is what keeps us from asking for or accepting help. We want to look like real go-getters who can do it all. Or maybe we want the applause that comes from getting a job done. Depending on others takes away our thunder, so we just do things ourselves to keep that from happening.