When You Do Not Get It Yet

Hey, Carpool Crew! Happy Tuesday. I'm Pastor Justin, and before we jump in, let me give a big shout-out to Judson and Ollie from Durham, North Carolina. So glad you are with us today. And this episode is about that awful feeling when everybody else seems to get it and you just do not. You know the one, the teacher explains the lesson, heads start nodding, and you are sitting there thinking, am I the only one totally lost? Yeah. And your brain starts whispering mean stuff about you. Let's jump in with the one thing I want you to remember for the ride: stuck just means still learning, so ask for help. Listen to this from James 1:5. It says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously." Lacks wisdom just means you do not have the answer yet. And the fix is simple: you ask. The person who wrote this knew everybody gets stuck. So he did not say figure it out all alone. He said ask, and God gives generously, which means God never rolls His eyes at your questions. Stuck is a normal part of learning, not proof that something is wrong with you. Every smart person you have ever met got stuck a hundred times first. They just kept asking. If Jesus were sitting next to you right now, He would probably smile and say, "Being stuck means you are learning. Ask Me, ask your teacher, and keep going. I love your questions." It is class, and you are lost. You have two choices. Hide, and hope nobody notices. Or raise your hand and say, "Can you show me that again?" A good teacher loves that question, because it means you are trying. Asking is not the weak move. It is the brave one. Hey, this week, try these two things. First, when you get stuck, ask God quick: God, give me wisdom here. Second, then ask a real person, your teacher, a parent, or a friend who gets it. Asking for help is a strength, not a strike against you. Hey, let's go back to that one thing I wanted you to remember for the ride. Stuck just means still learning, so ask for help. Remember, no matter where you are or how you're listening, God loves you. And parents, if your kids are loving these, consider Carpooling with Jesus+ for bonus episodes each week that keep faith part of your family's rhythm. Before you go, let's answer this question together. What is one subject you feel stuck in, and who could you ask for help with it this week? I'll see you tomorrow on Carpooling with Jesus.