I am not great at asking for help when I need it.
I’m fine!
I can handle it!
Unfortunately, this habit also spills over to my prayers.
My brain thinks it is selfish to pray and ask for comfort.
It seems like such a frivolous thing to ask for.
I’m fine.
I can handle it.
And yet, I know that my Savior has said:
“I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you.” (2 Nephi 8:12)
He wants to comfort me!
He’s there with the offer.
And I don’t need to be perfect or totally righteous to ask for this peace and love.
…But I do need to ask.
Do we trust that the Lord can actually comfort us?
And do we trust that asking for comfort isn’t selfish?
Even more than a good friend, I’ve learned that Jesus knows I often need support and love.
I just need to know that I’m not alone.
I want to feel divine rest.
And I need to know that I will get through my rough times.
Our Savior knows our experiences and feelings perfectly.
And He wants to give us comfort, if we just remember to ask.
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
