I Think We Can Handle This

My Grandson, Laythan

The other evening my grandchildren were at the house. My 5 year old grandson, Laythan, was eating a bowl of ice cream.  I think he was eating a little too fast and he started getting indigestion.  I kept asking him if he was okay and if we needed to tell his mommy.

In the wisdom of a 5 year old he said, "I THINK WE CAN HANDLE THIS."

I think we can handle this, we got this, we can do it.

So many times in our lives when we face obstacles or situations that come along, we always think we can do this, we're good, we know how to take care of this.

A couple of months ago my dryer broke.  To me, it's one of those things that you don't want to happen.  I haven't been to a laundromat forever and I sure hope I never have to.  

Well I decided I could handle this.  So I looked it up on the internet and I figured out the problem and got out my little socket set and started taking my dryer apart. I looked up the model number and thought I could just order the part and put it on myself. After removing the top and screws laying everywhere, I thought, "What am I doing?"  I don't know anything about dryers.  I needed HELP.  

So I gave in and called a repairman.  In 30 minutes and $245.00 later, my dryer was up and running.

I'm one of those people who think I can do it myself and figure things out. But usually, I end up making a mess of things. I try to make decisions in my life and figure things out, but most of the time I can't handle it on my own.

When you face everyday obstacles, ask for help.  God is always there and he'll listen to all of our problems and a lot of times I tell Him, "I can't do this on my own.  I need your help."

I'm thankful that He loves me and is willing to help in any situation.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.