1. Always ask God for help (prayer)Judges 6:6

Midian so impoverished the Israelites that they cried out to the Lord for help.

Psalm 18:6In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple He heard my voice; my cry came before Him, into His ears

Psalm 33:20

We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.

Psalm 109:21

But you, Sovereign Lord, help me for Your name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me.

Psalm 121:2

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Matthew 15:25

The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said

2. Ask people for help

What stops us asking people for help?

• Pride or fear

• Lack of friendships

• No confidence

• Not want to put others out

• You think about how you may feel when others ask you for help.

Galatians 6:2,5

2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.…

5 for each one should carry their own load.

1 Peter 5

 “God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.”

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Hebrews 4:16

16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need