The Gift of Help

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 Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing about different gifts that we can give and receive. So far, I've shared about the gift of presence, time, encouragement, and our lives. I'm so very grateful for all of them! Today, I want to discuss another gift and that is the gift of help. We have all needed help before, and we have all been able to give help. We have all seen the Help Wanted signs outside of stores. Help is needed in different areas. Help may be different depending on the circumstances, but all help matters. The word help means to assist someone and involves action. When we're able to give or receive help, we should be appreciative. All ages can help 😊. I am so grateful for the help I have received over the years. I'm especially grateful for the the help in the hard and challenging seasons in my life. It's good to have support and know others are there for you 💗. I've learned it's okay to ask for help. It's okay to ask questions. My help has come from all sources- church, family, work (students and adults), and friends. God always helps me too! Here are two key lessons to hold on to: We don't know everything, and we can't do everything. That's why having good and supportive help is a must. In turn, I'm also grateful I can give help to others. There are many ways we can help others 💗. Help doesn't have to be big to be considered help. It could be giving someone advice, giving a phone number or resource that can help, holding the door open, sitting beside someone, or be involved in moving or cleaning something. It's important we stay alert throughout our day to our own needs, but also the needs of others 😊. Helping shows one cares. I'm reminded in the Scriptures of how Moses was helped by Aaron and Hur. The Israelites were in battle with the Amalekites. Moses, Aaron, and Hur were standing at the top of the hill during the battle. When Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but when his hands were down, they were not winning (Exodus 17:11). In verse 12, it tells us that Moses' hands got tired. Here's where Aaron and Hur stepped in to help: they got a stone that Moses could sit on. In addition, they each got on one side of him and held his hands up. Since Aaron and Hur were observant to Moses' needs, they were able to help him. It doesn't say anywhere in the Scripture that Moses voiced his tiredness aloud. We don't always voice we need help either, but others may notice. So, let's be observant. We may not physically hold someone's hands up (that's great if we could help in that way!), but we can definitely help and support in many other ways. In Exodus 17:13, we see that the Israelites won the battle! Make sure you go back and read all of Exodus 17 when you get a chance. It's good! Today, let's be open to receive and give help. Let's work together. Let's support each other. Let's overcome together!! 

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