He Helps Us

February 15, 2022

Isaiah 8:19  – People will say to you, “Ask for help from the mediums and the fortune tellers, who whisper and mutter.” Shouldn’t people ask that God will help instead? Why should they ask the dead to help living? 

SIDEBAR: I am convinced that truly when you start seeking Yahweh, you will see him everywhere! Everywhere! You will see where a thought in your mind is being echoed in another area. I was so touched by the word help this afternoon that I started reading a bit more about help for a Godly perspective. And then in the middle of it, I attended a meeting and in that meeting they spoke about (you guessed it) help. About God being our help and how we are called to help. And it just made me smile because it is amazing to see the synergy that Yahweh has in everything. 

We need to seek help from the one who knows everything. And it’s amazing that he is in charge and he wants to help us. He wants us to ask him. He desires that we come to him and let him know what we need. 

Psalm 20:1,2 – The Lord will answer you in times of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob will protect you. He will send you help from his holy place and support you from Zion. 

He has said he would answer and we know that he’s a man of his word. He will help. He will assist and he will bring us through it.

Today was an interesting day. This evening I had/have a moment of insecurity. Sometimes I may say something not meant to be mean or anything but then you realise it was taken that way. And what I do believe in being aware of how my words can affect others, I also had to acknowledge that the statement itself actually wasn’t mean and I should not spend an inordinate amount of time second guessing and analysing what was said. It was one of the things that I had to learn and implement in my life to deal with my anxious thoughts. 

But I also think that when you’re judged in a zone that you thought is a safe space, it can truly cause these insecurities to raise their head(s) again. A lot like a hydra: you cut off one and two go back. But! But! There is a God who can and will kill these insecurities. Who will help you overcome. Yahweh, thank you for your move in my life. Thank you for working in me and helping me to overcome. I know that each day may not be mountain top experiences, but each day I am to keep learning. Help me to learn what I am to do or say, and that even when judged, I can take what is needed (if anything) and move forward with you. Forgive me. 

And I realise why the words actually bothered me. I wasn’t being mean, but I was excited. And then to get such a response just made me feel deflated and started doubting myself. But you know what? I am not running anymore from who I am called to be. I will not hurt people, but I have to recognize that I would not always be accepted and that my actions won’t always be validated. But I will still be who I am called to be.

I have been ducking/running from certain types of leadership titles. Primarily the titles. Ducking from being the one to issue the orders or organise the “come together”, but I will not keep running. I promised you Yahweh, that I will lean into what you are preparing me for. By your grace – your help (yep, I’m definitely looking to you cause you said you will help), I will do your will. Thank you Yahweh. I love you. 

TODAY’S THANKFUL TALLY

1. Yahweh’s help!! (Can I get a woot! Woot!).
2. Able to get certain things at work sorted. 
3. Shoulder workout! ( This is really to trick my brain into liking it).
4. Healthier mindset towards insecurities.

Journalling truly helps me to quiet my thoughts and get to the root of an issue. I am truly thankful for the tools you have given in times of need. Like super thankful. Thank you for today in you. Thank you for showing me the many ways that you show your love for me. Now I’m not you, but I pray that I’m able to show the ways that you love to others. Good night!!