( Galatians 6:2 )
Everyone who lives, has those
times when the burdens of this life can become overwhelming. Whatever the
reasons, however it happened, you wake up feeling like the weight of the
world is on your shoulders. The joy, the peace, the pleasures of this life
seem so far away. We have all been through those valleys so we know how
difficult it can be. I often talk to you about being in the will of God.
That can be difficult at times determining exactly what God's will is for
our life, but there are some basics God expects us to do that the Bible
clearly
tells us are His will for our life. One of those is to bear the burdens of
others. I want to really challenge you today, to put aside your cares and
help someone you know who is struggling to carry their load today. I
realize that you may be dealing with some difficult issues yourself, but
there is
someone God has placed in your life, a family member, neighbor, schoolmate,
coworker, a friend....someone who is really hurting and struggling under the
weight of their problems today. God is telling you to go help that person
carry their burden today.
As we know, many people are reluctant to open up about the very intimate
problems of life. That can make it difficult for someone trying to help.
But even if they don't totally open up, just your interest, your compassion,
your desire to help can make all the difference in the world. The Bible
teaches that we really are our brother's keeper. Reaching out with the love
of Christ to someone who is hurting is the ultimate ministry anyone can
perform in this life. If you read the accounts of the earthly ministry of
Jesus in the Gospels, you will see much of His ministry was one on one with
hurting people. That is the example He has left us. I am challenging you
today to find that someone in your life, hurting, falling under the weight
of their problems, and pick them up. Pick them up and carry them for a
while.
It is what Jesus would do, it is what God is asking you to do.
I care about you deeply and want to see you enjoy all of the blessings God
has for your life. Helping others in their hour of need is one of the
greatest ways God can use your life, and you will be blessed beyond your
imagination for your faithfulness. I really do love you and want to see you
enjoy all the best this life can offer. Serving others is something you
don't need a seminary degree for, you don't need any special training for,
you don't need to be appointed to do. Serving others is what God expects
from all His children, and He has given you a new heart of love to make it
possible to share that love with others. You see, without the Lord, we have
a difficult time loving others. But when we realize how much God loved us,
and sacrificed for us, it becomes easy for us to then love others. Just let
the love God has put in your heart flow into the lives of those around you.
It is the greatest testimony you have.
I pray all are getting back into the flow of things after the holidays.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is any way I can help you. You
are special to me and I will try my best to help you walk through the
problems you are facing, and be victorious. God loves you, and my only
desire is to see you become the best you can be for Him. You can do that
today by finding a brother or sister in need and helping them carry their
burden. That is God's will for you.
