Sermon Tone Analysis

I Need Help

IQ: An intelligence quotient (IQ) is a total score derived from several standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.

EQ: Emotional quotient (EQ) [1] is the capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, and manage and/or adjust emotions to adapt to environments or achieve one's goal(s).

AQ: An adversity quotient (AQ) is a score that measures the ability of a person to deal with adversities in his or her life.

Bombarded with hundreds of people, their opinions.

We have very little tranquility, peace and solitude.

We live under the microscope of public views and opinions.

We see the Shunamite woman was a great woman.

She was wealthy.

She recognized the man of God and constrained him to eat bread.

He made this an occasion to stop by her house when in that town that she built a room on her house for him.

Elisha calls for her and ask what can he do to thank her for her hospitality.

She says she doesn’t need anything.

His servant, Gehazi, then comments that she has no child and her husband is old.

Elisha promises her a son this time next year.

She responds by saying nay.

She doesn’t want to be disappointed again.

Perhaps her and her husband have tried and prayed to have a child.

Because of past experience, she doesn’t ask nor want anything.

Asking for help, admitting we need help.

When someone ask, is there anything I can do?

We take on too much of the burden ourselves sometimes by refusing help from someone else.

Sometimes, they might not recognize that help is needed but if we asked them they might help.

Past disappointments, pain, hurt feelings will keep us from asking or refusing someone’s help.

We tend to shut others out and make our mind up that we don’t need anybody.

We say “I’m Fine”.

Galations

Hebrews