“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (ESV)
There was a time when my life seemed too heavy. With pressures weighing me down, I pulled away and isolated myself. When people asked me how I was, I smiled through a fake-fine answer while I suffered silently.
As long as we have Jesus, it’s true that everything is ultimately OK. But that doesn't mean we never struggle or feel lonely. It just means this is as true as we allow it to be.
Because with the gift of Jesus, we also receive the gift of His people.
Galatians 6:2 calls us to “bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” But one of the ways we can fail at this is by not allowing others to see the burdens we carry.
Throughout Scripture, we see God bringing people to support one another through the emotional, physical, and spiritual loads of life:
Moses and Aaron.
Naomi and Ruth.
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
But maybe, like me, you wonder, How do we invite people into our burdens … without feeling like a burden?
Here are a few things God has reminded me as I wrestle with this:
1. We can surround ourselves with God's Truth. God is the ultimate load bearer. Nothing will ever be too heavy for Him. And the more we remind ourselves of what His Word says, the more we’ll have the right perspective on what feels heavy.
“For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light” (Matthew 11:30, NLT).
2. We can show up for others. We can’t expect others to be in our corner if we’re not consistently in theirs. So start small. Make it a goal each day to encourage someone. Share a devotion or a Bible verse. Speak life-giving words. Whatever it looks like, let’s consistently show up in others’ lives as voices of hope.
“A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need” (Proverbs 17:17, NLT).
3. We can ask with grace. This is hard for me. But one of the most humble things we can do is invite people into our needs. It’s not about asking, "Can you do it all for me?" It’s asking, “Can you help me see the hope in this?”
There’s a posture of grace as we walk through life together, and it begins with giving ourselves grace. None of us is strong enough to do this alone, so it's not "needy" to ask for help. Be as gentle on yourself as you would someone else.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7, ESV).
I know I sure couldn’t do this life alone. It’s not a burden but a blessing to walk with someone else and remind them that they don't have to either.
Dear God, thank You for teaching me to share my burdens with others. Help me to have grace and courage to be obedient in this area of my life as I both give and receive help. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Psalm 68:19, “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens” (NIV).
Psalm 46:7, “Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, GOD-of-Angel-Armies protects us” (MSG).
Of the three suggestions Nicki gave about inviting others into your burdens, which one resonates with you the most? Why?
What is one thing you can do today to show up and share the load in someone else’s life? Share with us in the comments!
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