Blessing For TodaySample

Make the Burdens Light! 

There is a Jewish proverb which says, “I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.” Shouldering the burden of others is the hallmark of a Christian. 

In the year 1990, we were expecting our first child. One day, around 10 pm, my wife began to experience labour pains. I immediately drove her to the hospital. As soon as we reached the hospital, I got down and helped my wife shift to the ward. All of a sudden I started experiencing severe stomach pain. I was unable to bear it and writhed in pain. The doctors admitted me in the same hospital and administered medicines after which I slept, peacefully. I only woke up the following morning. I picked up everything in haste and rushed to see my wife, assuming that the child would have been born. But my wife was wheeled into the delivery room only at that time and our baby was born at last. The funny part is that I got the pain and she delivered the baby. I suffered pain, but we both rejoiced seeing the baby at last! Though it seems funny, this is how the Lord Jesus wants us to bear with one another in love. If the burden is physical or emotional, you can bear it through time, effort, counsel, embraces, listening to their troubles and prayers. If the burden is financial, the burden can be borne by giving your money or any other assistance. Bearing and sharing is a joy! 

Prayer

“Loving Father, make me a blessing to someone in need today. Put timely words in my mouth to relieve their pain. Fill my storehouse so that I can meet the needs of others. Let me be the answer to their prayer. Thank You for this grace. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.” 

‘A joy shared is a double joy. A burden shared is half a burden’