I have read this little story recently about an visitor from out-of-town who drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. A local farmer came to help along with his big strong horse named Buddy.

The farmer hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, “Pull, Nellie, pull!” Buddy didn’t move.

Then the farmer hollered, “Pull, Buster, pull!” Buddy didn’t respond.

Once more the farmer commanded, “Pull, Coco, pull!” Nothing.

Then the farmer said very nonchalantly, “Pull, Buddy, pull!” And the horse easily dragged the car out of the ditch.

The motorist was most appreciative and very curious. He asked the farmer why he called his horse by the wrong name three times.

The farmer said, “Oh, Buddy is blind, and if he thought he was the only one pulling, he wouldn’t even try!”

When we have problems in our life, whether it be financial, physical, medical, emotional, or spiritual, we feel like we’re “pulling” all by ourselves, and sometimes we give up too. But friend, you should know that you are not alone. You may have a spouse, family or friends that care for you and want to help. You may have a church family that would help. It says in Galatians 6:2 that we are supposed to bear one another’s burdens to fulfill the law of Christ. And you can have God there too if you let Him. 1 Peter 5:7 says, “cast all your care (worries, burdens, anxiety) on Him because He cares for you.”

No matter what you are going through if you feel like giving up, remember you have someone that is “pulling” right beside you. He is Jesus and He will NEVER leave you alone!