BFB-The Stretch Devotional & Guide 2026 - Flipbook - Page 26
REACH IN | STRETCHING TOWARD ONE ANOTHER
DAY 18: CARRYING
ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS
SIS. DARNESHIA PARISH
GALATIANS 6:1–5
Reflection:
There is great responsibility and great blessing in carrying and being carried.
Expanded Focus:
Galatians 6, Paul calls believers to a community marked by humility, compassion, and
responsibility. To me, that means when someone stumbles, the response should be gentle
restoration, not judgment or distance. Carrying one another’s burdens means entering
each other’s struggles with grace. Listening, praying, encouraging, or simply walking
alongside someone in weakness is enough. But remember, bearing burdens requires
humility. Paul reminds us to watch ourselves, or pride and comparison take root. It's easy
to feel superior when helping, but true love knows we all depend on God’s grace. Today
you may carry someone’s load; tomorrow, you may need support.
At the same time, Paul speaks of personal responsibility. While we are supposed to help
one another with heavy burdens, each person is still accountable for their own walk with
God. A healthy Christian community holds both truths. We do not walk alone, and we do
not avoid responsibility for our own choices. To truly have a village, you must fully
participate as a villager—contributing, engaging, and supporting others within the
community.
When we carry one another’s burdens, we reflect the heart of Christ, who carried the
greatest burden of all for us.
Questions to Consider:
1. Is there someone in your life right now whose burden God may be calling you to help
carry?
2. How can you offer support with gentleness and humility rather than judgment or
pride?
3. In what areas do you need to take personal responsibility in your walk with God while
still allowing others to support you?
