A Burden Shared

Have you noticed that a burden shared is halved; yet a joy shared is doubled.

We are called to help one another and lift their burdens. "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ" Galatians 6:2. This is our purpose in life. Most people wonder aimlessly seeking their God given purpose. They take courses, participate in retreats, spend hours in counseling, all seeking "their true purpose."

I suggest that you look around your life at this moment in time and ask yourself, "Who do I know who needs some help?" An elderly neighbor, a friend, a stranger in line at the store, a newspaper salesperson, a child, a teacher. . . . Reach out and lend a hand, let your hand be the hand of God, serving another.

When you do this, you will be fulfilled, your purpose will be found, you will find joy. Joy is in the giving and in the sharing of burdens.

© 2010 by Becky Benes
www.onenessoflife.com