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Humbly Ask for Help

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Review

In Matthew 7:7, Jesus taught us about asking for help: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” How can asking for help from others help you do better and succeed in school? What makes it hard to ask for help?

Learn

God has commanded us to be humble and ask for help so we can improve. As a student, you can ask for help from your parents, your teachers, your tutors, and other students. Sometimes it can be hard to ask for help. You may feel embarrassed or worried that others will laugh at you for not understanding.

Pedro is a young man who had a difficult time learning mathematics. He needed help. Read about Pedro’s story below:

I did not understand how to do mathematics at school. I tried to listen in class to my teacher, but I still did not understand. I was embarrassed, and I did not know what to do or who to ask for help.

illustration of boy praying

I prayed to Heavenly Father. I asked Him to help me know who to ask. I had a thought to ask Brother Martinez for help. I talked to Brother Martinez after church. I asked him if he could help me understand my mathematics schoolwork. Brother Martinez said he could meet with me on Tuesday evenings before our youth activities. I am so grateful Brother Martinez is willing to help me. I am also grateful that Heavenly Father answered my prayer by giving me a thought.

illustration of man teaching child

Like Pedro, you may be embarrassed and may not know who to ask for help. Remember that everyone needs help. You should never feel embarrassed or afraid to ask for help. There are people around you who want you to succeed and are willing to help you.

What do you need help with in school? Who are some people you know who might be able to help you?

Activity

Work with a partner to complete this activity. In the space below, write some things that are hard for you or that you might need help with.

Choose one of the things you wrote above. Fill in each blank below with the name of the person who could help you and what you might say to that person.

1. Think of a person who can help you.

   I think (Write person’s name) could help me with my problem.

2. Ask that person for help.

   (Write person’s name), I need help with (Write the challenge or problem you have)Could you please help me?

3. Thank the person for helping you.

   (Write person’s name), thank you very much for helping me (Write what they helped you do)

Talk with Your Family

Talk with your family about the problem you discussed today. Ask them for help with this problem.