2 Corinthians 1:11

Paul says the church helped him through their prayers. That means part of God’s sustaining grace often comes through other people. But that only works if you let them in.

That is where many people struggle. They are willing to say they need God, but they are less willing to admit they need people. Pride, fear, shame, and self-protection often keep burdens isolated longer than they need to be.

But some burdens are simply too heavy to carry alone. And sometimes one of the most spiritual things you can do is stop trying to carry what God intended to be shared.

Reflect: Who may need to be let into your burden more honestly right now?
Pray: Lord, protect me from isolation and pride. Give me courage to let the right people into what I’ve been trying to carry alone.