Ep. 04 - Requesting Help

A liturgy for requesting help for things I should know.

When I need to ask for help with things I should know how to do, 

May it remind me that my identity is not in what I know: 

In my knowledge of how to do my job or accomplish a simple task;  

In my understanding of culture or how to build relationships;  

Nor in my ability to communicate well or meet my daily needs. 

When I need to ask for help with things I should know how to do, 

May it remind me to first take refuge in Who I know:  

You who are good, perfect, and kind; 

Whose depth of riches and wisdom and knowledge is unsearchable;

Who laid the foundation of the world and determined its measurements, 

and at the same time knows how many hairs are on my head. 

When I need to ask for help with things I should know how to do, 

May it remind me that asking for help provides an opportunity   

To connect with a student or neighbor, make a new friend, and deepen relationships. 

It gives others the chance to extend hospitality and kindness,

And allows me to turn from pride and experience common grace. 

When I need to ask for help with things I should know how to do, 

May it remind me that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness; 

It’s a chance to be humble, to connect with others, 

and to depend on You, the One who knows all things, 

is over all things, promises to never leave or forsake me, 

and is near to those who humble themselves. 

Humility, connection, and dependence are things that bring You delight 

and are used for my good.   

Amen