Day 26 of 40 Day Discipleship Walk with Jesus Christ: Help carry others’ burden – Short Story
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
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A short Story on Carrying Others Burden
As I reflect on my life, I am reminded of a time when I carried the burden of others and fulfilled the law of Christ. It was a challenging season, but one that taught me valuable lessons about the power of love and sacrifice.
I was in my early twenties, working as a youth pastor at a local church. I had always been passionate about serving others, and I threw myself wholeheartedly into my work. I spent countless hours counseling teenagers, leading worship, and organizing outreach programs. I loved every moment of it, and I felt a deep sense of fulfillment as I saw the lives of my students change for the better.
But one day, a crisis hit. One of my closest friends, who was also a member of the church, was going through a difficult time. His mother had been diagnosed with cancer, and he was struggling to cope with the emotional and financial burden that came with it. He was working multiple jobs to pay for her medical bills, but he was barely making ends meet. He felt overwhelmed and alone, and he didn’t know where to turn.
That’s when I stepped in. I knew that I couldn’t take away his mother’s pain or his financial struggles, but I could offer him a listening ear and a helping hand. I began to accompany him to doctor’s appointments, I helped him with his finances, and I listened to him as he poured out his heart. I also rallied the rest of the church to support him, and together we raised money to help with his mother’s medical bills.
As I carried the burden of my friend’s struggles, I felt the weight of Christ’s love upon me. I knew that I was fulfilling the law of Christ when I served others selflessly, without expecting anything in return. I felt a deep sense of joy and fulfillment as I saw my friend’s load lightened, and his heart filled with hope.
But the most surprising thing happened when my friend’s mother passed away. He was devastated, and I was heartbroken for him. But instead of turning away, I continued to be there for him, to listen and to support him. I knew that he needed someone to carry his burden, and I was willing to do so.
In that moment, I realized that carrying the burden of others is not just about meeting their physical needs, but also about being present for them in their pain. It’s about being a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear, and a comforting embrace. It’s about fulfilling the law of Christ by loving others as He loved us, without condition and without expectation.
As I look back on that difficult season, I am reminded of the power of love and sacrifice. I am reminded that when we carry the burdens of others, we are not just lifting their physical loads, but also their emotional and spiritual ones. And I am reminded that the law of Christ is not a list of rules to follow, but a way of life that is characterized by love, sacrifice, and service to others.
End
Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
How do we nurture relationships? We nurture relationships by being with another, listening, or praying regularly for that person. We can follow-up later by asking how the problem is going. God may give us a verse to encourage the other person. It might come from your reading where you can mark it as a favorite to be discussed later. Sometimes we help by hearing the confession of another and we pray and speak over them God’s forgiveness. God may show us a way to serve the person, like driving them somewhere, helping them to pay for something, cooking food or helping to clean or fix something. Sometimes we think of a question that helps us understand the problem. We can communicate how much we care and accept the person. These actions make love real and help us to bear each other’s burdens which Paul said fulfilled Christ’s law.
For Reflection:
- How have you been helped by someone else in the faith?
- What type of things count as a burden that needs help to carry?
Make Life Count:
- Do some concrete step of action to help carry someone else’s burden
Shalom!
