A thought flashed to mind today as I was working. One of my co-workers' section was slammed with people all in a five minute span at lunchtime today. As she went about trying to get all their drinks and orders, she looked rushed, but also like she had it basically under control; besides, we didn't know exactly what she needed and our help would be unwelcome until she asked for it.
Then my boss asked her if she'd gotten drinks for one of the tables. She replied no, she hadn't had time. He told her to ask someone to help. "I need a diet and a water," she said.
"Alright." I grabbed them for her and as she flew by she barked orders to take them to "right four."
It's of little consequence what actually happened, but in the moment a thought crossed my mind. I wondered how often we go about life and wonder why there is no one there to help us and stress about how we can't do it on our own, but the whole time there really is someone there. If not a human presence, then God is always ready and able to give us what we need.
The thing is, people don't always see the need. We need to be told sometimes.
And God, well, He always knows what's going on, but He doesn't usually step in until we say, "Hey, God, I could use a little help down here. I can't do it on my own. I need you."
And we always do.
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