"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2
One of the biggest mistakes racers, especially first-time marathoners, make is going out too fast and then bonking towards the end. Ally Spiroff, a former track and cross-country runner for Chicago's Loyola University, says she was stuck in this habit until her coach gave her a bit of advice. Spotting her trend, he advised her to shadow a training partner with a similar pace but a better racing strategy. And you know what? It worked. By following her "teammate's" instruction, she broke her bad habit and, by keeping a training buddy, was able to run solid throughout her first marathon to finish in an amazing time of 3:06.
As this story illustrates, it's easier to make needed changes when someone is willing to help make it happen. Someone who will patiently point out what it is you and I might be doing wrong and then guide and instruct us how to do it right. Paul surely understood the importance of helping our "teammates" too, which is why he urged the Christians at Galatia to "carry each other's burdens" that they might "fulfill the law of Christ." He was telling them that they should have sympathy for one another, and love their Christian brothers and sisters so much that they would bear their cares, problems, worries and difficulties as their own-willing to come alongside them and aid them in whatever way they needed.
Perhaps you know someone who needs help or encouragement today? Maybe someone who needs help in breaking a bad habit or just needs a few words of support? Won't you be the one to gently reach out and lend a hand, to be the "teammate" who makes a difference?
Heavenly Father, thank you for those people who are always willing to help others and are always looking for ways to "fulfill the law of Christ" by loving them as Jesus did. Help us to be "those" people each and every day. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Brother - Need to Breathe
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