That sentiment reflects the idea that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign of strength and self-awareness. Many people see asking for help as a courageous act, because it demonstrates that you are willing to admit limitations and seek assistance when needed. While others would rather fail than ask.

Help can lead to learning opportunities and greater success. Asking for help can also help you Improve relationships and free up time.  Asking others for help can strengthen your bonds with them. Also, delegating tasks or seeking assistance allows you to focus on your most important priorities.

In essence, asking for help is an important skill that can lead to personal and professional growth. However, you may have experienced people say,” If you need help, just ask” but when you ask, they are never available, or make you wish you had not done so. If you encounter someone like this, just ask someone else.

I will never forget when I entered graduate school, how it made me feel when my advisor would say, “Jerry, let me help you with that.” That was new to me. Many of my previous professors treated me like an adversary.

The Bible emphasizes the importance of asking for help, both from God and others. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; know and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened (Matthew 7:7-11).

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him/her ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him/her.” (James 1:5-6).  This is God’s willingness to provide and encourages believers to approach Him with their needs.

“What ever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it,” (John 14:13-14). Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you (Matthew 5:42).

While the Bible emphasizes personal responsibility, it also warns against pride and self-reliance.