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God doesn’t just meet our needs. He knows them before we even voice them.
The blessing of friends who offer their skills and time without needing to be asked
We were elbows-deep in to-do lists, both of us tired but trying not to show it. The apartment was only halfway finished, we were still living in the unfinished cabin that had it’s first booking in July and July was closing in fast. The kind of fast that feels like pressure in your chest. Ministry deadlines loomed, projects were piling up, and there simply weren’t enough hours in the day.
Then Amos’s phone lit up.
He held it up for me to read the message:
“Hey! What if we came next week Do you guys happen to need any help?”
He didn’t say a word, just looked at me with this wide-eyed, hopeful grin. And I felt it hit me: the help we didn’t even know how to ask for had just arrived. In a text message. Out of nowhere. Like God dropped it straight into our laps before we could even whisper a prayer.
I think I actually said, “Are you serious?”
Amos nodded, and we both laughed, not because it was funny, but because we’d been quietly overwhelmed and had just been plugging along hoping it would all get done. We were a little nervous, but God already knew how He was going to get it done.
And these weren’t just any friends. They were incredibly skilled, experienced, efficient, and full of joy. Exactly the kind of help we needed. If they had paused to second-guess themselves, or assumed, “They probably don’t need anything,” we would still be weeks behind.
But they didn’t overthink it. They reached out, they came, and they served like it was their calling, because it was.
Their willingness to come was obedience. Our willingness to say yes, even though it meant rushing to get the apartment livable so we could move out of cabin #2, just so they’d have a place to sleep, was obedience too.
That’s how God works in ministry. On both sides of the equation.
At Cedar Creek Ministries, we’ve seen this over and over again: people showing up with a heart to serve. People willing to give their time, skills, and sweat to build something eternal, even if it’s just painting a wall or fixing a leaky pipe. It's sacred work when it’s done unto the Lord.
God doesn’t just meet our needs. He knows them before we even voice them. And He moves through the willing hearts of His people to carry those burdens together.
Don’t Forget to Help:
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You get to use the gifts God gave you: every skill, trade, and talent matters in the Kingdom.
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You’re co-laboring with Christ: serving those who serve multiplies impact.
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It’s an act of love: your willingness might be the answer to someone else’s unspoken prayer.
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You grow spiritually: serving others deepens your dependence on God and increases your joy.
- 🔨 You become part of something lasting: helping build spaces of rest and restoration for ministry leaders is Kingdom work.
Don’t Forget to Accept Help:
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It’s an act of humility and trust: letting others step in reminds you that
you don’t have to carry everything alone.
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It invites others into the mission: sharing the load expands the ministry’s reach.
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It reflects the early Church: they shared, supported, and sacrificed together.
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It opens space for God to work: He often meets our needs through people, not just miracles.
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It blesses the giver: someone else gets to walk in obedience by helping you.
You never know what God is working out behind the scenes. And sometimes... it shows up in a simple message:
“We’re coming. Just tell us what you need.”
Thank you so much for sharing your time with us. Cedar Creek Ministries is funded by Christians and churches who believe in the call to offer our leaders the double portion! If you feel the desire to make sure all those men and women called to serve God in missions and ministry have everything they need to personally rest, restore family relationships, and revive ministry vision, consider joining us in regular prayer and financial support!
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This post was written by Nickole Perry, co-founder and Director of Operations at Cedar Creek Ministries.
