Be humble enough to ask for the help that you need from those who love you.
(John 19:28-29) Later, knowing that all was now
completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am
thirsty (He couldn't get a drink without help on the cross).”
Roadblocks to Help
✓ The fear of being hurt by others.
(Psalm 32:3-5 MSG) When I kept it all
inside, my bones turned to powder, my words became daylong
groans. The pressure never let up; all the juices of my life
dried up. Then I let it all out; I said, “I’ll make a clean breast
of my failures to God. Suddenly the pressure was gone.
✓The fear of being rejected.
(Psalms 139:14 NLT) Thank you for making me so
wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”
John 12:43 (NIV)
43 for they loved human praise more than praise from God.
✓ The fear of having your weaknesses exposed.
(If they knew about my
secrets, what would they think of me).
(2 Corinthians 4:2 MSG) We refuse to wear
masks and play games...Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the
open, the whole truth on display, so that those who want to can see.
(1 John 1:7) But if we walk in the light, as he is
in the light, we have fellowship with one another.
Be Transparent
1. Establish loving relationships with Godly people.
The best way to grow is to
build friendships with people who are what you'd like to be.
The Church is a collection of
people who love Jesus Christ and surrender themselves to reveal His love to
others.
(Ephesians 2:20-22 NLT) Together, we are his
house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the
cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. We are carefully joined together in him,
becoming a holy temple for the Lord.
2. Enact a growth plan of personal
Bible Study, prayer, and a place to help within a local Church who believes God's Word, the Bible, and loves each other.
The Church is like a human
body with parts having different functions.
(Ephesians 4:16 NLT) He makes the whole body fit
together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other
parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
3. Enlist in spiritual warfare.
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but
against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of
this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
realms.
The Church is like a flock of sheep whom our
shepherd, Jesus, takes care of.
(Luke 12:32 NLT) “So don’t be afraid, little flock.
For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.”
4. Embrace being loved by God and other
Christians.
Surround yourself with people who want to see you win.
The Church is a family.
(Ephesians 2:19 LB) You are a member of God's very
own family...and you belong in God's household with every other Christian.
I can be myself, when I’m connected to those who love and believe in me.
Chris Erwin, Church of the
Highlands
Video
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/be-human-enough-to-acknowledge-your-need
Discussion Guide
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/files/groups/guides/3-26-17.pdf
All scripture is from the New International Version unless
otherwise noted.
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