Who Can You Call for Help? by Rick Warren By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2 NCV) When we go through major disappointments in life, our natural reaction is to pull back and isolate ourselves. We want to handle it ourselves. We want to keep our losses and failures and mistakes and crises a secret. We want to withdraw. This is a terrible idea! When you go through disappointment or crisis or loss is when you need your friends the most. You need to accept help from others. God doesn’t intend for you to handle all the pain and stress in your life by yourself. We were wired for each other. We need each other. We’re social beings. The first thing God said in the Garden of Eden is, “It’s not good for man to be alone.” We’re made to be in relationships. Job 6:14 says, “When desperate people give up on God Almighty, their friends, at least, should stick with them” (MSG). There will be times in your life when you are in so much pain you will say, “I don’t even believe in God right now!” You need to have friends who will come alongside you and say, “That’s OK. We’ll believe God for you right now.” There will come a time when you’ll say, “I don’t have any faith right now. I’m full of doubt.” That’s when you need your friends to step in and say, “That’s OK. We will have faith for you. We will trust God for you in this.” By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2 NCV). What is the law of Christ? It’s this: Love your neighbor as yourself. The Bible commands us to help each other. Every time you help somebody who’s going through pain, you are fulfilling the law of Christ. Trying to handle your trouble yourself will only make you more tired and stressed out. You need to accept the help of others and let your friends carry you through it. Power Verses: AMP Amplified Bible Galatians 6:2-3, 2 Bear (endure, carry) one another’s burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete what is lacking [in your obedience to it]. ** Commitment to God means a commitment to his people. Believers are meant to be nourished and supported by the church, and to work towards its edification. Commitment to God means a commitment to his people. Believers are meant to be nourished and supported by the church, and to work towards its edification. Such commitment is expressed in mutual responsibility and concern. For its leaders, commitment to the church may prove a joy and a burden. ** Dictionary of Bible Themes Job 6:14, 14 To him who is about to faint and despair, kindness is due from his friend, lest he forsake the fear of the Almighty. ** Faithfulness is those who show loyalty, reliability and devotion in their relationships with God and others. Unfaithfulness to one another breaks God’s commandments. Unfaithful friends cause great sorrow. ** God has ordained that some of his purposes be fulfilled through the co-operation (conscious or unconscious) of human beings. ** Dictionary of Bible Themes Talk It Over: * Who are the people in your life who support you through your loss and disappointment? How do you do the same for them? * How can a small group provide the kind of support you need when you’re in trouble? * What can we learn about God through the support of our biblical friendships? Memory Verse: Psalm 119:114, 114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. Today My Prayer is: Most Gracious and Forgiving Father God. Today I thank you for your patient giving correction. Although painful and embarrassing at times, I need you and Your guidance and steady unchanging love. One of the hardest things for me lately has been seeing how when I feel discouraged or depressed and overwhelmed I tend to withdraw to myself not seeing how I May be hurting or disappointing others as I shrink. I never saw this as hurting or disappointing to others, never really felt that loved or needed. I feel like I am a burden. My attempts at sharing have lead to lots of hurt, rejection and disappointment so I learned to retreat not share. I never saw this as a breech of fellowship but rather a way to save myself hurt and embarrassment. Please forgive me for this lack of trust in you. I need to trust you with ALL my fears, failures and rejection. Forgiving is not as hard as taking the risk to share again. To be honest some of what I feel is hurt, some a fear of rejection, but some is my pride and stubbornness. Forgive me teach me and continue to love and guide me, Lord. I never would knowingly hurt or hinder others. Perhaps in taking risks and giving you the drivers seat I May be an example to others. Thank you for showing me your ways and loving me always, selfishness and all. Let your will be done in my life and my walk and my example. In Jesus Precious Name. Amen
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:48:27 +0000
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