Galatians 6:1-10

  ^"1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. ² Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. ³ If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. ⁴ Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, ⁵ for each one should carry their own load. ⁶ Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

 ⁷ Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. ⁸Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. ⁹ Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ¹⁰ Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."

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  In Galatians 6: 1-10 we see a call to help out our fellow brothers and sister who are suffering from sin. But the call is not to be judgmental and condemning, we must remember that there is not a person amongst us who does not sin on a daily basis. We are to help each other with love and compassion, walking them through their struggles and mentoring each person to their specific needs. We  must watch ourselves as we help each other, not  falling into temptation ourselves. Sin happens when we are most vulnerable, and as we begin to open up to each other and share our sins vulnerability may occur. We should pray for the Lords strength in helping others and remember to always be a shinning example of His amazing love.

    We see that we need to alway be on alert of our own acts and how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. Galatians; as well as society, tell us that just because we think we are better then we are does not make it so, and that in fact we are lying just to ourselves but also to God. We must also ensure that we have the right intentions when we proceed with our actions. Are we doing things to please God or to please ourselves and make us look good. When helping someone we should not be thinking that they are the lesser of ourselves constantly judging others and their actions.  To fully help somebody we should be their equal, welcoming them with a warm embrace , loving them just as Christ loves us. When we begin to break away from the "me" that todays society instills in us we start to see a change in not only our lives but also the lives of those around us. People want to get help from somebody they trust and know will not condemn them for their actions. 

     As we begin to help others, acts must be completely selfless. When we do them to please ourselves they attention is taken away from those receiving and put back on us. Just as we should do everything to please the Lord and bring His glory. Again, if we do things to please ourselves we take the attention away from God. We see a pattern appear that when we do things for us, we are doing them for all the wrong reasons. A thousand good deeds are pointless when we aren't being done to help God's people and bring him glory. 

    When we are doing everything to please God we must not grow weary when don't see the results we may be hoping for. Not everybody is going to be thankful outright, and we must remember that God works mysterious ways. We must continue with our good deeds. God will continues to bless us everyday and although things might not be turning out the way we want them God makes everything happen for a reason and as Galatians says: we will reap harvest at our proper time. 

    I will be the first to admit that I want to see things happen NOW. My patiences for Gods works is slim. When God gives me a great idea I get going on it and get frustrated when a week later I see no results. Galatians tells us to no grow impatient, God have us a direction and when it is supposed to show results it will. I also must confess that some of my actions, even Godly ones, have hopes of making my family and friends proud. The only person I should be worried about making proud is God himself. I have began to notice that patiences and pace is a struggle with me and pray that God slowly walks with me through my paths. 

    Last post i encouraged you to find a person who you could trust and confide in about the struggles and sins in your life. This post is about being the recipient and helping those confiding in you as well as you in them. We must take the time to examine our conscience, intentions and actions. Are we doing everything to please God and bring His glory to His people. I pray that if somebody comes to you, you welcome them with open arms and loving embrace. We all struggle and sometimes we just need that one person to tells us it's going to be ok and that God still loves them. 

I pray for you and your walk with Christ