Sharing a Burden with Prayer

Have you ever had a friend call you with a burden they needed to share? I have had such an occasion a number of times this past week. As I reflected back, I have prayed on the phone with three different women in a short span of time.

The first time I recall praying on the phone with someone, was at their request. A friend called me and asked me to pray with her. I was a little apprehensive, but of course didn't refuse her. It turned out to be a blessing for both of us. I'm so happy she asked me to do that as it opened a door for me to step out of my comfortable place and encourage many since that first phone prayer.

Praying with someone, or praying over the phone takes "I'll pray for you" to the next level.  Of the three women who shared their burdens with me this past week, one called specifically for me to pray. With the other two women, I asked them if I could pray on the phone with them. Yes! was the response.

Bear ye one another's burdens,
and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2

How does one bear another's burden?

• ask God for wisdom
• be a good listener
• keep their confidence
• pray with them & for them
• a note of encouragement in the mail
• text an encouraging scripture

Would you like to be an encourager in your circle of family and friends? Ask God to open opportunities for you, and He will. I guarantee it will be a blessing for both of you.

Have a blessed day my friends.