Getting Jesus to Help Me? Discovering Divine Assistance
If you’re wondering, “How can I get Jesus to help me?”—the answer begins with relationship, not performance. Jesus isn’t distant or reluctant to help. He is willing, present, and powerful, actively desiring to participate in your life. Many people misunderstand prayer as a transactional exchange, but with Jesus, it’s about a living, breathing connection.
1. Start with Faith in Who He Is
Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” To receive help from Jesus, you must first believe that He is able and that He deeply cares. This isn’t just an intellectual assent to a historical figure; it’s a heartfelt conviction in Jesus as the Son of God, your Savior, and your compassionate Helper. When you genuinely believe in His power to intervene and His loving desire to do so, you open the door for His divine assistance. This faith acts as a conduit, allowing His grace to flow into your specific needs and challenges. You approach Him not with doubt, but with a confident expectation that He hears and responds.
2. Invite Him Into Your Situation
Jesus does not force His help; He responds to invitation. Think of the blind man who cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:47). His faith-filled call directly invited Jesus’ healing touch, and Jesus responded. You can call upon Him in a similar way. Verbally express your need, articulating your struggles and your desire for His intervention. Do not hold back your emotions or your deepest longings. When you invite Jesus into your specific situation—whether it’s a financial crisis, a health struggle, a broken relationship, or deep emotional pain—you acknowledge His authority and His readiness to step in. His presence transforms the problem itself, bringing hope and a pathway forward.
3. Surrender Your Will
Jesus is our Helper, but He is also our Lord. The greatest help He gives is transformation. Ask Him, “Lord, what do You want to teach me in this? Help me walk through it with You.” This surrender means releasing your grip on how you think things should happen and trusting His perfect plan. It often involves letting go of control, resentment, or a predetermined outcome, allowing Him to work in ways you might not expect. This alignment of your will with His leads to profound internal shifts, where peace replaces anxiety and purpose emerges from pain. Jesus consistently demonstrated a life of surrender to the Father’s will, showing us the path to true freedom and powerful living.
4. Follow Him Daily
Getting Jesus’ help is not about a one-time prayer or a crisis intervention; it’s about walking with Him daily. As you abide in Him through prayer, Bible reading, and obedience to His teachings, He strengthens, guides, and provides for every need. This ongoing relationship cultivates a sensitivity to His voice and direction, allowing you to recognize His help in both big and small ways. Consistently seek His wisdom for your decisions, His comfort in your sorrows, and His strength for your weaknesses. Living in daily fellowship with Jesus builds a foundation of faith that sustains you through all seasons of life.
Truth to Hold Onto:
Jesus longs to help those who call on Him. When you reach for Him, He responds with grace, strength, and truth, providing not just solutions, but a transformed heart that can face anything.
Finding Your Path to Jesus’ Help
Sometimes, the path to inviting Jesus’ help feels obscured by overwhelming emotions, past traumas, or deeply ingrained thought patterns. You might struggle with articulating your needs, trusting His presence, or truly surrendering your will. This is where professional, faith-based counseling can provide invaluable support.
Jane Perkins at Are You Ready Counseling understands the complexities of these spiritual and emotional struggles. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a deep commitment to Christian biblical principles, Jane helps individuals in Hollister, MO, and beyond (through online sessions) navigate their challenges by integrating psychological insights with God’s Word. She guides you in identifying barriers that prevent you from fully experiencing Jesus’ help and equips you with practical strategies to build a stronger, more trusting relationship with Him.
Jane offers a compassionate and confidential space where you can explore your faith, address your pain, and learn how to invite Jesus into every aspect of your life truly. She helps you discover the transforming power of surrender and the peace that comes from daily walking with the Lord.
If you are seeking genuine help from Jesus but feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure how to proceed, connect with Jane Perkins at Are You Ready Counseling.
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation today to begin your journey toward lasting healing, profound peace, and a vibrant relationship with Jesus.
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