I find it very interesting that the Bible (Scripture) says on the one hand we are to bear our own burdens (full stop/period) no questions asked. But then in the same (breath) more or less - it then says " bear ye one anothers burdens - and so fulfil the law of Christ" Mmm interesting.(Galations 6:2&5)It says this both paradoxically and anomolously so - brethren.So How do we distinguish what's being said here without error or fear of contradiction? ( How do we NOT muddy these waters) beloved?And get it right - Straight of the bat? and from the outset?I have my own views here ( but i also deeply value ) those from others:(As know one knows - it all) neither is anyone - a know it all.We should bear our own burdens at times - and not weigh and burden everyone down with things we should shoulder - between God and us ONLY.(Let everyman bear his own burden) may mean we forgo the following:i.e Please pray for my sick cat...Pray for my sick dog and my ill guinea pig, and my diseased goldfish.Please pray i get that job ive always wanted so badly.Please pray i sleep better at night and beat this mild anxiety ive got.please pray i get that job promotion and climb the corporate ladder.please think of me when i go for my drivers test final tommorow.please remember me when i confront the family member over grievancesVERSUS TRULY ENTERING INTO THE BURDENS OF OTHERS:(bearing one anothers burdens - and fulfiling the law of Jesus) as followsPlease pray for my fathers salvation he is 86 and hasnt found christ yet!please remember the persecuted christians in china and those in bondsPlease intercede for my sister who is diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.Please stand together with me in prayer that the tsunami victims recieve all the help, support and prayers needed to get through this tragedy.Please pray that the Lord provides the right shepherd to lead and guide our church in light of the current pastors sudden and very unexpected departure. ( leaving a big gap and void) to fill !!please pray for ere my sick daughter for she is at death's doors - almostTo my way of thinking we have to seperate between the important, the urgent, The critical, and the major. In other words weightier issues - and Not be tying up everyone else's time on things meant to Borne (by us)(that is between you and the Lord only)And keep that as something inclusive between you and the Lord (only)We shouldn't be a drain and burden on others (and to the body of Christ ) with things that mostly appertain to us! But rather bring forth that which is critical/urgent/pressing - and that which is of a more corparate nature!We shouldn't be asking for prayer over "panic attacks and elevated heart rates due to too much consumption of caffeine or cola/ energy drinks.Im not being mean here ...i know it may be important ...to your personal circumstances....but maybe consider ...wether it falls into the category of Gations 6:5 ( first) before you request all and sundry go (into prayer mode) on your personal behalf:I do believe this is reasonable and by no means harsh...I once had a woman (a sister) earnestly request i should go into serious "prayer mode" over her sick and diseased pet dog. I thought to myself as dear as your family pet might be to you - human life and human suffering is of greater need than your sick dog ( that is your own burden) why troublest thou me ( i thought).Does God careth for oxen?Failure to NOT bear our OWN burden is like someone constantly dialing 911 emergency - but when the operator asks - what is your need - why are you constantly calling our number? the caller says oopps sorry - my mobile phone which is in my pocket - was accidently calling on your resources ( by mistake) ooppssFOR EVERY MAN SHALL BEAR HIS OWN BURDEN (galations 6:5)God bless,SOT
_________________Bro Stephen
SOT,I understand your concern because I share it as well.Yes, I believe God cares for the oxen but please do not burden others with this concern! It is so trivial, as a rule. Thanks for posting.ginnyrose
_________________Sandra Miller
Sonofthunder,What came into mind,was,..sometimes we may have a burden for someone that is confidential,and we cannot share. the scripture that comes to mind isProv.11:13, A tailbearer reveleth secrets,but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.Or maybe,like you said,a thing to trust in The Lord only.Blessings,elizabeth
Does God care for the oxen? Reminds me of an incident that happened back in the 1950s.An evangelist visited our church and when he was traveling with the bishop visiting people, the car gave them some trouble. The bishop dropped the evangelist off at some place and then later asked him how the car fared. Oh, it worked fine! He said , "I prayed for your car!"
Does God care for the oxen? Reminds me of an incident that happened back in the 1950s.An evangelist visited our church and when he was traveling with the bishop visiting people, the car gave them some trouble. The bishop dropped the evangelist off at some place and then later asked him how the car fared. Oh, it worked fine! He said, "I prayed for your car!"