ASK... SEEK... KNOCK

 


 

“Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do

is to admit, that you need a hand.”

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One of my PPT’s ends with Jesus’ words:

“Ask, and you shall receive;

seek, and you shall find;

knock, and the door will be opened for you.”

 

This PPT is targeted at young boys and girls, who need help in developing their self-confidence in life.

From my own experience, I am convinced, that, in life, we cannot do it alone. I mean, though one’s success is one’s own responsibility, one needs help along the way…

I could not do it alone, even though I pride myself saying, “I am an Ekalavya.” Think about it: Didn’t Ekalavya need Guru Dhrona’s idol for worship – to seek blessings and inspiration?”

There is no shame – and there should not be any hesitation or fear – in seeking help from people around us. The people around means, those who we trust, value and care, and vice versa. We do have enough number of people to count on… Trust me, we all do.

Thus, when our intentions are good, when we sincerely need help, I say, asking help from people we love is the bravest thing we can do for ourselves. People we love and value seldom fail to help us out. And, even if some of them are not able to, at present, it’s okay… It’s okay. After all, when others approach us for help, we may not be in a position to help them, presently, for some genuine reasons. But, out of the ten doors we knock, never ever will all of them stay closed…






Yes, a few doors may not open; but, most of them do…

That’s the good news, Sir…

That’s what Jesus tells us… 

That’s what I tell every young one who struggles to assert himself or herself in life: “Sweetheart, ask, seek, knock.”

Tagore inspired us with his clarion song – ‘Ekla Chalo’… Walk alone. But, the sage poet never said - ‘Walk with only one leg.’




GERALD D’CUNHA

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