3. 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 18:6 In 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 2. Ask people for help

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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