In today’s episode, we take a deeper dive into a topic introduced in Episode 2: the factors that can hinder us from asking God for help. We will review the obstacles of pride and self-reliance, doubt about God's character, unconfessed sin and shame, and misunderstanding God's help. We will also reflect on practices that can help us to overcome these obstacles. This episode reveals the attitudes, fears, and false beliefs that hinder our ability to trust God and ask for His help, and reminds us that God is not reluctant to help His children.

Scripture References:

Acts 17:28 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV). John 15:5 (NIV). Isaiah 40:29 (NIV). Proverbs 3:5 (NIV). Psalm 9:10 (NIV). Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV). Isaiah 26:4 (NIV). Romans 8:32 (PHILLIPS). Hebrews 4:16 (NIV). 1 John 1:9 (NKJV). Isaiah 55:8 (NKJV). Philippians 4:19 (NKJV). Galatians 6:2 (NIV). Psalm 46:1 (NIV). 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV). 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV). John 15:5 (NIV). Hebrews 4:16 (NIV). Psalm 145:18 (NIV). Proverbs 3:5 (NIV). Psalm 34:18 (NIV).

Resources:

As One Being Taught Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A. W. Tozer, The Attributes of God

Bible Hub’s study of God’s faithfulness

Reflection Questions:

1. When you face a challenge, what is your first instinct—to depend on yourself, other people, or God? Why?

2. Are there areas of your life where you find it difficult to trust God? What may be contributing to that struggle?

3. Which promise or Scripture about God's help brings you the greatest comfort? Why?

4. How does remembering God's past faithfulness increase your confidence to seek His help today?

5. How might your prayer life and your response to challenges change if you truly believed God delights in helping His children?

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