“I can do it all by myself!”
I hear this constantly from my kids.
Sometimes they can do something by themselves and I get to see them grow in their development.
Buuuuut a lot of times they can’t really do it by themselves.
Or it would be so much easier or faster if they let me help.
Don’t we feel that same pressure as adults?
“Oh no, I can do it all by myself.”
Whether or not we actually can.
Or whether or not it would be easier or faster if we let someone help.
We don’t want to bother anyone.
“The thing that thou doest is not good.
“Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee:
“for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.” (Exodus 18:17-18)
I’ve recently watched my ward family rally around someone in need in truly epic ways.
I think that’s one of the real purposes of small, local congregations.
To see the immediate, too heavy burdens, and to step in and mourn with those who mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort.
I’ve had friends, family members, and ward members help to bear my burdens in too many ways for me to number.
There have been some beautiful experiences where the Lord has helped me release my pride and ask for or accept help that others selflessly give.
But even when others fail.
When people don’t help or support in the ways we wish.
The Savior is always there.
Saying, “You will wear away if you keep trying to do this all.
“It’s too heavy for you alone.
“Let me help bear the burden with you.
“Because I’ve already been through it alone.”
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
