Good Morning,
My day started with a hot mug of Door County Cherry Creme Coffee and prayer. I will be on the road very early.
Now and then we will all be asked to help someone or be in the position as a "Helper" To help someone often requires for us to just pitch in and get some chores done. It is times like these that you roll up your sleeves and just jump in and get the work finished. There is a but in this message. Be prepared to do three other things. 1. Watch for the signs that you are creating a pathway to Created Helplessness. If you see signs that the subject of your help could do what you are doing and just always needs more, they might be taking advantage of helplessness. They have learned how to apply helplessness. 2. You might have to do a little teaching at times as to how to accomplish a task. Be willing to teach the person how to do what you are doing. 3. Always start your help by praying with them. Set a time frame of completion. Watch for true growth. Water the growth.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for one day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for ever. He can feed himself.
Isaiah41:13 ESV For I, the Lord your God hold your right hand; It is I who says to you, "Fear not I am the One who helps you.
Marty
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