“Two are better than one…for if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, NKJV.
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” James 5:16, NKJV.
Sometimes, it is hard for a man to open up and share his challenges or what he is going through inside. However, this moment of silence allows pride to create the downfall experience itself (see Proverbs 16:18).
A silent man will have no one to help him up or break his fall. We fall into sin, and now our relationship with God is suffering. We lost our home or just divorced. Our child moved out, unaware. We made an unwise financial decision, and now can’t meet our basic needs. We’re fighting depression, yet no one knows. With all that was surrounding us, no one knew. Instead of helping you conquer, all we can now do is console.
God desires to prevent your hardship and, at the same time, heal and reward your humble obedience to Him. Your confession will open the door to it. However, He can’t if we don’t share what we are going through. God will use someone to pray for you, share godly wisdom, and help you in your time of need.
Decide not to be a silent man. You are not alone, my brother. Whether it’s your Pastor, relative, friend, or therapist, someone should know.
Prayer: Father, I thank you for a new day and for the new things you are doing in my life. Thank you for telling me what I need to hear, and I choose not to be a silent man. I don’t have to do it on my own. You have surrounded me with other brothers who will help me stand. Someone should know. Lead me, Holy Spirit, on who you would like me to open up to. I rebuke any fear of judgment and help me not walk in pride. My obedience to you will heal me, free me, and reward me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Study: Psalm 43:5 & 71:3, Proverbs 11:14 & 17:17
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