"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2
Very soon, Will Kocken, a runner who is raising money for the 4th Hooah Wisconsin, a non-profit group that raises money for veterans and awareness about mental health and suicide, will be attempting to break the current Guinness world record (6:47:03) for the fastest 26.2 mile race completed while carrying a 100-pound rucksack. And while bearing this heavy of a load to help others might sound insane to most people, Will said "Some people call it crazy or stupid, whatever you want to call it, but it's more about raising funds to help more veterans than it is about being breaking the world record." He hopes to raise $10,000 by completing the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon on May 20.
And you know, when it comes to bearing the load of fellow believers, Paul said that we are to "carry each other's burdens" thus fulfilling "the law of Christ." You see, the law of Christ compels us to love one another so much that when we see others struggling under the weight of worries, problems or sin, we lift them up with correction or encouragement - thus placing the weight of their burdens on our own shoulders for a while.
So if you know or suspect that someone you know needs help today, won't you reach out to them? Because no matter how heavy the load our brother or sister might be carrying, when we carry it with them the load will always be lighter.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that we weren't made to carry our burdens alone. And while we know that You want us to cast our cares on You, we know that we are to cast them on one another as well. Thank You for giving us fellow believers to lighten our load. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
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