As the days wear on with me continuing in my husband’s responsibilities, I have come to appreciate what a burden he carries for me as well as others. When I realize what he does on a daily basis as “the usual” stuff, I am so thankful that I don’t have to do those things and that someone else is gifted or willing to take on tasks that I’m not that good at. It makes me appreciate my own life and the gifts God has endowed to me even more.
Transfer the Burden
In Galatians 6 we are asked to bear one another’s burdens to fulfill the law of Christ as we go about being generous and doing good deeds for the Lord. God promises that our deeds won’t go unnoticed and we will be rewarded in due season. Sowing seeds into the Kingdom of Heaven allows us to reap eternally as well as here on Earth.
Like Moses we may ask, “How can I alone bear your problems, burdens and complaints?” (from Deuteronomy 1:12 NKJV)
Well we can’t, and knowing that not everyone can do every job, the Lord places a desire for certain tasks in our heart to fit us uniquely. We need to appreciate the skills He has placed in each individual.
God does not call everyone to be mothers/fathers, nurses, teachers or even people who care for pets. He does however call everyone to carry a burden for someone in need, before handing them over to Him.
“Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7 NKJV)
In other words, cast your cares (burdens) on the Lord, because He cares about your life and appreciates what you do for Him.
Are you appreciating the favored gifts God has given you to celebrate your own life by sharing those talents with others in order to become a "difference maker"? When was the last time you showed appreciation to those who have shown favor by carrying a burden for you at some point in your life? Obviously, they made a difference in some way.
Life is a precious gift to be celebrated - every life no matter their stance! Every individual matters to God and it should to us as well. Jesus has asked us to make a difference and do something that will count for eternity. What will He have you do for Him today that demonstrates your appreciation for life? Will you become a "difference maker" that get God's attention for granting more favor?
"For those who find Me find life and the LORD will be pleased with them to receive
(gain, obtain, brings out good will)
favor from the LORD."
from Proverbs 8:35
Until next time, appreciate favor when you receive it.
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