Marriage, Family, Ministry - My Role, God's Design : Day 5

When I think about all my years of "education", I must admit that I think about the learning part of high school with less than fond memories. I was never the smartest in my class...and, honestly, that does not bother, it didn't then and doesn't now. I was not one who had a photographic memory or learned by observing. I have been and will likely always be a hands on learner. There were times I wished to be like the smarter kids who could do things without the aid of the teacher or other classmates, especially when it came to math and science. I just wasn't. In those subjects, I often needed help (and lots of it!).

So much time has passed since high school and I'm older and more knowledgable. However, there are so many areas in my life where I need a helper. And there are areas in my life where I am needed to be a helper.

As I read through the account of Adam and Eve, it is stated that Adam needed someone to complement him (not complete him) and to act as his helper. It doesn't say Adam needed someone to submit to his authority. You see, Adam had been given the world to oversee. Tending for and watching over the Garden of Eden was his responsibility. Read Genesis 2:15. Eve was there to complement him, to help him. Read Genesis 2:18. She wasn't made to take over Adam's job. God did not intend for Eve to be like a corporation known for hostile take-overs. God did not make a mistake when He created Adam. Eve was not a better version or created to show Adam up. She was made to help him.

Confession time, I'm awful about asking my husband, my helpmate, to do something and then taking over leaving him little or no opportunity to fulfill his role as helper. And then he feels let down, as though I do not trust him or value his ability.

In what areas of your life are you being a helper? In what areas do you need a helper? Are you allowing your helper to be just that or are you trying to do it all yourself?

Step back today and take a look at things. We weren't made to do it all ourselves. Ask in what areas/ways you're needed to be a helper and where you need a helper. For me, I've been challenged to let my helpmate help and not try to carry the load alone.

In Christ,
Naomi