Helpless doesn’t mean unenthusiastic or not determined. Actually, it means the opposite. We know we do not achieve results in Krishna consciousness by our own efforts, and in that sense we are helpless and dependent. Therefore a devotee recognizes the truth: the result is up to Krishna. We can achieve nothing by our own efforts, and certainly not by making any material arrangements. As such, we cannot feel spiritually helpless while taking shelter of matter. We may have the best mantra, the best technique, the best place for preaching, but Lord Caitanya will still force us to realize our dependence on Krishna. So we become dependent, but not unenthusiastic or undetermined. Rather we have to be very determined and enthusiastic to invoke the Lord’s mercy.
(Nectar of Sankirtana)