Sometimes life is hard. You may feel stuck, scared, or not know what to do. During those times, God can help you. The Bible tells us that God is always ready to help anyone who asks Him. But there are certain things we must do to receive His help. These are called keys to divine help.
Below, I will explain these keys in a very simple way so you can understand how to receive help from God.
Keys to Divine Help
The following are the keys to Divine help as we can see from the Bible:
- Faith in God
- Humility
- Prayer
- Obedience
- Praise and worship
- Patience
- Repentance
- Community praying for you
- Being thankful
I have explained what each of these keys are and how you can engage them. We are going to go into more details about them as you continue to read.
1. Faith – Believe in God
Faith means trusting God. You believe He is real, and you trust that He can help you. If you don’t believe, it is hard to receive God’s help.
In the Bible, Jesus said, “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer” (Matthew 21:22). This means that when you pray and ask God for help, you must believe He will answer.
Imagine asking your best friend for help. You trust they will come, right? The same way, you must trust God. Faith is like opening the door for God to help you.
2. Humility – Admit You Need Help
Humility means saying, “I cannot do it on my own. God, I need You.” When you are proud and think you can fix everything yourself, you block God’s help.
The Bible says, “God helps those who are humble” (James 4:6). A good example is when King Jehoshaphat faced a big army in the Bible. He said, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You, God” (2 Chronicles 20:12). God helped him because he admitted he needed help.
So, always tell God, “I cannot do this alone.” When you do this, you open the way for God to help you.
3. Prayer – Talk to God
Prayer is talking to God. When you need help, you must ask God through prayer. The Bible says, “Ask, and it will be given to you” (Matthew 7:7).
If you are in trouble, tell God. If you need something, ask Him. God loves it when we pray. He is always listening. In Jeremiah 33:3, God says, “Call to Me, and I will answer you.”
You don’t need fancy words. Just talk to God like a friend. For example, say, “God, I am scared. Please help me.” God hears even the smallest prayers.
4. Obedience – Do What God Says
Obedience means following God’s instructions. When you obey, God is happy, and He helps you. If you disobey, it’s like closing the door to God’s help.
The Bible says, “If you obey God, His blessings will come to you” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).
For example, in 2 Kings 5, a man named Naaman had a disease called leprosy. A prophet told him to wash in a river seven times to be healed. At first, Naaman didn’t want to obey, but when he did, God healed him.
If you want God to help you, always obey His words in the Bible.
5. Praise and Worship – Thank God
When you praise God, you thank Him for who He is. When you worship, you tell God how much you love Him. Praise and worship invite God to help you.
The Bible says, “God lives in the praises of His people” (Psalm 22:3). This means that when we sing, pray, or say “Thank You, God,” He comes close to us.
In Acts 16:25-26, Paul and Silas were in prison. Instead of crying, they prayed and sang to God. Suddenly, the prison doors opened, and they were free.
When you praise and worship, you open the way for miracles.
6. Patience – Wait for God
Sometimes God’s help doesn’t come immediately. You may pray today, but the answer might come later. This is why patience is important.
The Bible says, “Those who wait on the Lord will be strong” (Isaiah 40:31). Waiting shows that you trust God. Even if the answer is delayed, don’t give up. Keep trusting and praying.
Abraham, in the Bible, waited many years for the child God promised him. In the end, he received his blessing because he trusted and waited patiently (Hebrews 6:15).
7. Repentance – Say Sorry to God
Repentance means telling God you are sorry for your sins and choosing to stop doing wrong things. Sin can block God’s help. The Bible says, “If I had done wrong and didn’t repent, God would not have listened” (Psalm 66:18).
When you repent, God forgives you, and His blessings flow again. In 1 John 1:9, the Bible says, “If we confess our sins, God forgives us.”
So, if you want God’s help, always say sorry and ask Him to forgive you.
8. Community – Ask Others to Pray with You
Sometimes we need others to pray with us. The Bible tells us to pray for one another (James 5:16). When people pray together, God listens.
In Acts 12:5, Peter was in prison, but the church prayed for him. God sent an angel to set him free.
If you are struggling, ask your friends or family to pray with you. Praying together makes us stronger.
9. Be Thankful Always
Even before God helps you, be thankful. Thank Him for what He has already done. A thankful heart makes God happy.
The Bible says, “In everything, give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). When you thank God, it shows you trust Him.
For example, before Jesus fed 5,000 people, He gave thanks to God (John 6:11). Then, the food multiplied, and everyone ate.
Final Words
God loves to help His children. He is always ready to help, but we must do our part. The keys to divine help are simple:
- Have faith – Trust God.
- Be humble – Admit you need God’s help.
- Pray – Talk to God.
- Obey – Do what God says.
- Praise – Thank God always.
- Be patient – Wait for His timing.
- Repent – Say sorry for your sins.
- Pray with a community – Ask others to help you pray.
When you use these keys to Divine help, you will see God working in your life. Remember, God is always close, waiting to help you. Just ask Him, and trust He will answer.
