Of Helps and Hands

 We should never hesitate to reach or ask; 

sometimes the assistance we need can in turn be assistance we give!

But first we should ask God to guide! 

The photo below was taken exactly a month ago so,
in spite of the reluctance to warm up something to celebrate: we don't need mittens anymore!

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, 
who gives generously to all without finding fault, 
and it will be given to you.
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, 
because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea,
 blown and tossed by the wind.  

 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

James 1:5-7

Sometimes I need a hand

Sometimes I reach, then find

The hand I thought I needed

Held by one who needed mine

Sometimes the help I want

While waiting on the Lord

Becomes the hand held to someone

Who seems to need it more

Sometimes what I perceive

As need, (but for myself)

Becomes the help that I receive

By helping someone else

© Janet Martin