HELPING EACH OTHER

Last month, I fell and broke my arm, so I had to undergo surgery. A caring friend asked and advised me on various things related to the surgery plan including financial matters. I replied, "Jehovah Jireh, the Lord provides and is sufficient." I didn't want to burden or inconvenience others. This friend of mine insisted on helping to ease my burden and said, "God says, 'Help each other carry your burdens.'" My friend along with other friends showed extraordinary care and support.

When facing problems, sometimes we want to handle it ourselves because we don't want to burden or inconvenience others. Some hide difficulties because they don't want others to know, some out of pride or various other reasons. God did not design us to handle all problems alone. As social beings, humans need each other, cannot live alone. Apostle Paul advised us to help each other and bear each other's burdens, thus fulfilling the law of Christ.

When we are in difficulty--a time when we need friends and need to accept help from others--accept the care and support of others; whether in the form of prayers, advice, energy, time, material, companionship, don't be shy, and don't shut yourself off. Conversely, when we find a brother or friend in need, help them, give the attention and support needed according to our abilities. --IN/www.renunganharian.net