Learning to ask for help and advice

Biblical Planning for Women · Jul 16, 2026 · 14m

After praying and seeking God's direction, Nehemiah still didn't know exactly what to do. Then an unexpected opportunity appeared. When the king noticed Nehemiah's sadness, he asked a simple question: "What are you requesting?"

Nehemiah prayed, asked for help, and received everything he needed to begin rebuilding Jerusalem.

As women, we often try to carry every responsibility ourselves. We tell ourselves we should be able to figure it out alone. But sometimes the next faithful step is humbly asking for help.

In this episode, we'll look at Nehemiah's example and talk about why inviting a…