Monday; August 21
When we are taught to, “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2), it sounds so simple, doesn’t it? I mean it’s just natural to want to reach out to help people. While it sounds easy, the issue is that it can be difficult – and I am not just talking about the problems. The circumstances people find themselves in can be yucky and unpleasant. While this is true, feeling uncomfortable can’t be a copout. We aren’t told to help each other when it is sterile and convenient, we are told to be there wherever people need us. To do this, we must learn to feel comfortable being uncomfortable. No, we may not like it, but if we are going to live the way we have been called to live – and serve the way we have been called to serve – we have to be willing to go wherever we need to go. The best way to do this is to keep in mind what we are hoping to accomplish. By helping others were are fulfilling the royal law of love – and it just doesn’t get any bet