Daily Reading: Galatians 6:1-10
Big Idea This Week:
When in doubt, keep showing up
Questions to think about:
From a young age, children struggle to be independent: “I can do it myself!” We idolize independence and self-sufficiency. We value people who can “pull themselves up by their own bootstraps.” We pride ourselves in being “better” than others around us.
But Christ has a different idea about how we should interact with one another. We should be caring for one another and involved in each other’s lives. This connectedness means we care enough about our neighbors to find out what burdens they carry. In communities where we may not even know the names of our neighbors, God nudges us to hear the concerns of their hearts. Do you have an awareness of the struggles of others around you? Just caring enough to ask is a good first step. Often a listening ear is the best way to begin carrying a burden together. Genuine empathy is a healer. A next step may be prayer. Everyone needs prayer, and few people refuse an offer to be prayed for, even if they have little faith of their own. Pray over one another and lift each other up before God! And maybe you can lift a burden by lending a helping hand or an act of service. Or maybe you’re the one in need.
Will you serve or allow others to serve you? No matter the struggle, you need to stay connected to others in your faith.
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