Trusting God Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone
Let me be real for a second… I love God deeply, but baby, I still need help sometimes.
And guess what? I’m a whole therapist who has a therapist too.
Yes ma’am, the healer gets healing. The strong friend has a support system. The counselor also needs somewhere to unpack.
For the longest time I thought needing help made me look less anointed, less capable, less strong.
But whew… the freedom I found when I realized that trusting God doesn’t mean pretending I’m invincible.
I can trust God fully and still need a therapist.
I can trust God and still need community.
I can trust God and still need someone to tell me, “Girl, breathe. You’re catastrophizing again.”
And honestly?
Sometimes God sends a miracle.
Sometimes God sends a scripture.
And sometimes God sends a licensed professional with office hours and expects me to stop acting like I can pray my way out of every emotional wound I refuse to process.
Asking for help isn’t a lack of faith. It’s wisdom. It’s humility. It’s choosing healing over performing strength.
I trust God.
I love God.
And I still need help just like everybody else.
And I’m proud of me for finally owning that.
Dee Bloomingmoore 🌺
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Many people struggle with the misconception that relying on God means they must handle all their problems independently and that needing help somehow reflects weakness or insufficient faith. However, as this article insightfully points out, trusting God fully can and often does coexist with reaching out for support, whether from mental health professionals, supportive friends, or spiritual communities. The phrase "You can trust God and still need help" perfectly encapsulates this balance. Faith involves openness and honesty about our human limitations. It means recognizing when emotional or psychological struggles require more than prayer alone—sometimes they require the wisdom and experience of licensed therapists who help us process burdens and heal wounds that are hidden or difficult to overcome. To trust God doesn’t mean ignoring the very real human need for community and connection. It means embracing humility by acknowledging that seeking help is an act of courage and strength. Communities, be they faith-based groups or therapy circles, provide a safe space for people to breathe, reflect, and receive encouragement, which supports sustainable healing and growth. The wisdom shared here counters stigma—especially in many faith communities—about mental health by showing that even those deeply connected with God benefit from professional help. It encourages the reader to shed the pressure of appearing "strong" all the time and instead prioritize true healing and well-being. Ultimately, this message is a loving reminder that spiritual faith and practical help are not mutually exclusive. They work together to nurture resilience, peace, and restoration. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weak faith but a sign of wise stewardship over one's mental and emotional health—a testament to loving oneself as God loves us. Embracing this perspective can free many to find the peace that comes from both trusting God and engaging with the healing resources God has placed in the world, including therapists, friends, scripture, and faith communities.
I was just talking with a friend about how my spiritual leaders frowned about me when I shared I was seeing a therapist after the loss of a baby. She felt it would benefit me better to volunteer at her day care. Looking back on this situation enlightened me on why I no longer communicate with those leaders. My therapist actually helped me work through the trauma of loss. It was the best decision I could have made. I still love and trust the Lord but used wisdom in getting what I needed to be healthy mentally.