The first step to having one’s need met is that one realizes that one is in need, or is destitute of something (1Sam.4:5-8; 2Kgs.6:1; 7:3-4).

Without this realization, one cannot engage in the other steps or action. It has been said that, “one who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool” (and will remain a fool)  (Lk.15:17; Gen.15:2-3)

As we realize our lacks, we owe ourselves the duty of seeing ourselves in the proper perspective.