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Accepting help: the alternative to doing it all

August 22, 2011 | Posted by GodCenteredMom on God-centered, humility, mothering, pride, symptoms of self / Tagged: accepting help, pride, service | 14 comments

This post is the next installment in the “Symptom of Self” series…check out the other posts here I’m fine… I’ve got it…. I’ll be okay…This is what I do. I’ve said these lines to strangers. To friends. To family. All those who offer their help. Why don’t I accept their help? I have ...

reply → Sarahbro August 22, 2011 at 08:17

Great post!
- reply → godcenteredmom August 22, 2011 at 14:58
  
  thanks chica!!
reply → Ashley Cating August 22, 2011 at 08:23

Another post that speaks to my heart…I can totally relate to the comment, “I chose to have these children, why should I burden someone else?” Well, without family in town, I will be forced to lean on others when it’s time to head to the hospital to have this baby…not a bad thing though, right?? By the way, anything you’re craving that I can bring you?? hee hee!
- reply → godcenteredmom August 22, 2011 at 14:57
  
  texas sheet cake of course!! and taco salad. =) see ya tonight!
reply → Amanda @ A Sweet Life Rocks August 22, 2011 at 20:00

I am stopping by from the link up party today.
You have a great blog. You seem to be so focussed in the message you are purposing to deliver.
Nice to meet you!
-Amanda
reply → Ally August 22, 2011 at 21:46

Timely post. Going solo with all four this week. Never thought of “I’m fine” as self-centered, great perspective. Feeling very thankful for great friends nearby! Loved the picture of the runner – great illustration! Hope you are feeling better soon.
reply → Deb Chitwood August 24, 2011 at 23:18

That is a fascinating perspective about trying to go without help as being self-centered. And I love your statement “I am not allowing Him to use those in my life to serve.” Definitely thought-provoking! Thanks for a great post! Deb @ RaisingFigureSkaters.com
- reply → godcenteredmom August 24, 2011 at 23:23
  
  thanks for the encouragement Deb ! I’m glad your thoughts were provoked. =)
reply → Lauren August 25, 2011 at 18:41

It’s so hard to admit we can’t do it on our own! Supermom syndrome…there’s a really great resource here for some Scriptures and comparisons of Supermom vs. Abiding Mom – it’s up in my kitchen and a great daily reminder!
http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2010/02/super-mom-vs-abiding-mom.html
- reply → godcenteredmom August 25, 2011 at 19:42
  
  Thanks Lauren for the great resource! Love the idea of having it out and visible. Thanks for stopping by!
reply → shandaoakley August 25, 2011 at 20:16

I reject help. It must makes me feel bad for others to do the things I don’t want to do or do not have the time or energy to. I have so many offers to help clean before events I have at my home but it makes me feel guilty that I need help. You brought out a lot of good points.
reply → kate clarke April 25, 2012 at 09:56

it’s taken me years to realise I can’t do everything on my own and that God was just waiting for me to hit rock bottom and ask for help. It’s giving up control that’s so hard in modern society – women are taught they have to cope with everything and it’s acceptable for men to let it happen. You can do all things just by calling on the holy spirit.
- reply → GodCenteredMom April 30, 2012 at 14:38
  
  Thanks kate for your great perspective. It is so hard for us to accept help.