Joel M Bradshaw

2Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.–Galatians 6

1. I run a support group for men who struggle with addictive behaviors.
2. Our first lesson was for each to take their situation seriously.
3. The second lesson was to start new, helpful routines that honor God.
4. Last night’s lesson was to lean upon their brothers.
5. So we traded cell phone numbers and I instructed them to check in with each other each night. They are not to carry the burden of temptation alone.
6. The guys receiving those texts and phone calls are bearing another’s burden. They are forming the building blocks of accountability and intercession. These are essential.
7. I am proud of those men for owning their situations, getting help, and pursuing biblical accountability. There is plenty of hope for them, as there was once hope for me when I was at my rock-bottom. In what way can you bear a burden this week?–JMB