Now That You're In Position... watchu gonna do?

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.  Galatians 6:2-3

Pastors and minister of the gospel like to remind us that we are either entering a storm, in a storm or coming out of a storm. The first, entering, most times is unbeknownst to us. We're sailing along in life, and everything feels as if its firing on all cylinders and all is right with the world. The BAM! Or we're in the midst of something that is so devastating, that it knocks us down and we run to whomever or whatever we think can get us back on track, or numb the heartache and hardship we are experiencing at the moment.

Then we get to that time, when we've bathed to remove the ashes and take off the sackcloth, and eat again, finally tasting the food. We made it through to the other side. We shout and praise God, we

call our family and friends and give them the opportunity to rejoice with us. We're relieved. At peace.

Most people don't realize there are many whom are going through at this very moment. While you're rejoicing to have seen the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, there are some waiting, hoping and praying to get where you are.

What are you doing??? Are you all puffed up after a couple of days like you've never experienced tragedy? Are you going on your merry way oblivious that others are where you were  a couple of minutes ago. Are you running around like you've always been living your life like it's golden(thank you Jilly from Philly). Have you pushed down the memory of what God brought you through, acting like(you fill in the blank)?

I think we go through things, not just to show God how we handle it, and to move on to the next rung, course, test, but to encourage those going through. How can we see someone in the midst of what might be the worst time of their lives and not respond. Sometimes money doesn't solve everything. Sometimes someone needs a listening ear that won't broadcast whatever they share to anyone who'll listen. Sometimes people just want to know you care. If it's a situation you've experienced, then SHARE that with them. Let them know what you did, didn't do and how you got to the other side. If it's beyond your experience, then the best thing you can do is LISTEN. Take them out. Feed them. Have a drink with them. Don't be so holy you're no earthy good as the elders used to say. Allow them the space to vent in whatever way they see fit. Help them figure it out. Most importantly OFFER TO PRAY WITH AND FOR THEM. And pray for them in your prayer time and actually DO IT! The fervent, effectual prayers of the righteous availeth much, James 5:15b

These are trying times. From the White House to the projects it's a lot of mess in the world. In one

way or another, everyone has something they're dealing with. Add to that, it's the holidays.
Lets do as we are instructed and bear one another's burdens. Because sooner or later, someone, hopefully, will help you bear yours.

Now you're in position,  help someone get to the other side. They'll be blessed and you'll be likewise.

Ninakupenda
Kupendana.


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