Faith and Reality: It’s Okay to Seek Help

Many Christians are fighting silent battles—whether in their health, mind, marriage, or finances—yet they hesitate to speak openly about them.

Some fear that acknowledging their struggles reflects a lack of faith, while others worry about judgment from their church community.

We often talk about faith, but do we truly understand what it means? Sadly, many of us have been conditioned to see vulnerability as weakness, making it difficult to count it all joy when facing life’s storms.

Here are five Bible characters who faced significant difficulties:

1. Abraham and Sarah – They waited decades for God’s promise of a child, facing doubt and discouragement along the way. Despite their old agr and Sarah’s barreness, they held onto faith, and God fulfilled His promise through the birth of Isaac (Genesis 17 – 21, Romans 4:19-21)
2. Joseph – Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned, Joseph endured years of hardship. Yet, he remained faithful, and God elevated him to a position of power in Egypt (Genesis 37-50).
3. David – Despite being a man after God’s own heart, David experienced deep emotional distress. He faced rejection, betrayal, and grief, often crying out to God in the Psalms. His struggles with fear, guilt, and depression show that even godly people wrestle with overwhelming emotions (Psalm 42, 51, 143)
4. Elijah – After a great victory against the prophets of Baal, Elijah fell into deep despair and even wished for death (1 kings 19:4) He felt alone and exhausted, but God restored him by providing rest, nourishment, and reassurance. His story reminds us that even strong believers can experience burnout and depression.
5. Job – He lost everything – his wealth, health, and children – yet remained faithful to God despite his intense suffering (Job 1-2). His story reminds us that trials are not always a result of sin but can be a test of faith.

What should we do? How can Christians today navigate their struggles? As I pondered these questions, the Holy Spirit led me to 1 Peter 5:7 TPT: “Pour out all your worries and stress upon Him and leave them there, for He always tenderly cares for you.”

One phrase leaped off the page—POUR OUT. It wasn’t just a gentle suggestion; it was a command, a release, a deep exhale for the weary soul. I closed my eyes and pictured a cup filled with murky, contaminated water. That water represented my pain, anxiety, worries, and fears. I imagined tipping the cup, watching as every drop spilled into the sink, completely emptied. That’s what God is asking us to do—pour it out.

To pour out to God means to come before Him with raw honesty—no fear, no shame, no pretending. It’s laying everything at His feet, unfiltered and unhidden, trusting that He cares too much to leave us drowning in it.

God knows your struggles and weaknesses and He never asked you to act like you have it all together—He asks for your honesty. When you feel weak, don’t deny it. He promises to be your strength. (Isaiah 40:29). When it feels like you are going through the fire, He says, I will be with you. (Isaiah 43:2). When you have a burden and it is feeling too heavy to carry, He says come to Him and He will make it light. (Psalm 55:22). When you are anxious, He says do not to be afraid (Philippians 4:6).

Be encouraged today.

Facing challenges doesn’t make you any less of a Christian. Instead of carrying your burdens alone, come boldly to the throne of grace and surrender every worry, fear, and struggle into the Father’s hands. God has also provided help through doctors, counselors, and the church community. Use them.

Faith isn’t about ignoring your struggles—it’s about trusting God through them. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weak faith but a step toward healing.