By Alesis Joy von Tronchin
As I was preparing for a big event, I suddenly realized at the last minute that I needed more help than I had anticipated. There was still so much to do, and there was no way I could manage it all alone in the time I had left. In that overwhelming moment, I looked up and saw people I completely trust—people I know I can rely on. I simply asked, “Can you please help me?” And just like that, the support I needed appeared right before me.
Sometimes, asking for help feels scary. As someone who’s always been fiercely independent, it’s far outside my comfort zone to reach out. I often worry that asking might make me a burden to others. But God’s Word gives a reminder that we are not meant to carry our burdens alone.
What I’ve come to realize is this: asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength rooted in humility and trust in God’s provision. It means we’re aware to recognize our limits, and brave enough to open the door for connection and support, just as God calls us to live in community. There’s something beautiful about saying, “I can’t do this alone,” because the truth is, none of us are meant to.
The people God places in our lives are instruments of His grace. When we’re willing to extend or receive help, we create space for His love to flow through us. Each act of asking or serving becomes a reminder that none of us stand alone—we belong to the Body of Christ.
Independence is powerful, but interdependence in Christ is where we find true strength beyond ourselves. It’s where we grow together, heal together, and rise together—just as Paul encourages us to “carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2).
Here’s to trusting Jesus, asking for help, and receiving His grace through others. To the courage it takes to say, “I need you,” and the blessing that follows. Sometimes our greatest strength is shown when we allow Christ to lift us — through the hands and hearts of others.