Thursday, 12th November 2026

Alex Buabeng-Korsah

TOPIC: CARRYING ONE ANOTHER'S BURDEN 

THEME SCRIPTURE: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."—Galatians 6:2

PREPARATORY QUESTION

1. Who in your life is struggling quietly, and have you noticed?

Paul's command in Galatians 6:2 is direct. Bear one another's burdens. The word "burden" means a weight too heavy for one person. God did not design us to carry such weights alone.

Notice that Paul calls this [helping to carry other's burden] "the law of Christ." Christ carried our greatest burden on the cross. When we carry each other's, we follow His pattern.

However, two things make fulfilling this "law of Christ" hard.

First, many people hide their burdens. Pride, shame and fear of judgment keep them silent. The first verse tells us to restore others "in a spirit of gentleness" (Gal 6:1). People open up to those who do not condemn.

Second, many of us are too busy to notice. Caring takes attention, such as asking a follow-up question or staying a little longer with the person. It could also be a follow up a few days later with the person. When people see you care, they open up.

So, how can we practically help bear another's burden?

- Listen without fixing. Often the people in crisis need presence more than advice.

- Help in concrete ways. Run an errand that they don't have the strength to. Sit with them for company.

- Pray with them, not only for them. Do it on the spot. It will mean a lot to them.

- Follow up. Crisis and struggle last longer than most people expect.

Galatians 6:5 adds a balance: "each will have to bear his own load." Some responsibilities are personal. We help carry the crushing weights. We do not take over another person's life.

You also need to receive. Some people are good at helping carry others'burdens but struggle to receive a helping hand. Letting someone carry your burden is not weakness. It gives them a chance to obey Christ too.

Key Takeaway

God designed his people to carry heavy burdens together, not alone.

Be the friend who notices. Be the person who lets others in. Both are acts of faith.

Remain blessed.

FURTHER READING 

- Galatians 6:1-5

- Romans 12:15

- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

- 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14

- Acts 2:44-47

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QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD 

1. Who needs me to notice them this week?

2. What burden am I hiding that I should share?

3. How can I show up for someone in a concrete way?

PRAYER 

Father, open my eyes to those who are hurting. Give me time, patience and gentleness. Help me carry others burden without judging them. I receive humility to let others carry mine. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.

 

ONE-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Psalm 75; Job 10