Today's Thought
Has something embarrassing ever happened to you and the person with you tries to make you feel better by saying, “I’ve been there"? I believe this is what sharing each other’s burdens looks like. What if the purpose of the hard season you went through is to grow your empathy for those who are going through the same thing right now? People around you are waiting for your presence and wisdom.  

Prayer Focus
Father, help me bear others’ burdens. I pray that the pain I’ve felt in the past allows me to empathize with people now. People are so weighed down by life and I pray that I can help lift the burden by simply being present with people and sharing what you taught me through it. Give me opportunities this week to lift others up.