Lesson learned from the bathroom sink

I grew quite frustrated the other night. We had an issue with one of our bathroom sinks being clogged so we had removed the drain cover or whatever it's called and fixed it. Well, the drain cover remained off for a little longer than it should have and somehow I managed to drop a plastic cap down the drain during this time. I tried to reach down and get it, but my fingers were not long enough. A fork, a knife, tweezers and 10 minutes later, I STILL could not get it out. With each try my frustration mounted and my sighs grew louder. The noise alarmed Jared and he came in asked me what was going on. As I continued to try to get the stupid cap out of the sink, I explained what I was trying to do. He lovingly looked at me and calmly said, "Let me try." Of course, I had to try one more time before I let him, and in complete exasperation gave up. Jared took a look down the sink, stuck his finger in the drain, and pulled out the cap. I exclaimed that he was my hero (which he always is anyway) and then he brought up an amazing point. He talked about how we often do the same thing with God. We have an issue or problem and immediately take matters into our own hands and try to fix it, which often creates a bigger mess or causes us to grow weary and upset. All the while, we could have just asked God for help and it could have been resolved quickly. The thought never occurred to me to ask Jared for help when the cap fell in the drain. Admittedly, there are times that it doesn't even occur to me ask God for help in a situation until I am at my breaking point. I want that to change. God needs to be the first source I turn to in every situation. Think about it - how much easier would life be for all of us if we actually did this?