Our verse for today is Galatians 6:2.
“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Everyone’s carrying something.
Some burdens are obvious—a fresh loss, a broken relationship, an empty bank account. Others are hidden—a secret struggle, an old grief, the kind of pain you tuck away with a smile. But Paul makes it simple: “Carry one another’s burdens.” Not fix. Not judge. Just carry.
Sometimes we think helping means having the right words or solving the problem. But often, all someone needs is for us to show up and quietly say, “I’ll carry this with you.”
Jesus did that. He carried more than a cross—He carried our shame, our sin, our sorrow. In doing so, He showed us what love really looks like. It doesn’t just weep with those who weep. No, sometimes it lifts, walks beside, and stays through the night.
To carry someone’s burden is holy work. It might be praying when they can’t. Sitting in silence when words fall short. Bringing a meal, a listening ear, or a note that says, “You’re not alone.”
You may not think of yourself as strong. But when you carry someone’s burden, you’re fulfilling the law of Christ.
Look around. Someone near you is walking under a heavy load. Ask God to help you see them. Ask Him to give you strong shoulders and a soft heart.
When we carry together, we walk lighter and we walk more like Him.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.