We have been talking about temporary burdens and permanent ones (check out permanent burden blog post). I think many people have a difficult time finding their permanent burden (the one that disturbs them, keeps them up at night, and pushes them forward). I would say though that everyone has a common permanent burden and that is people. Whether you believe in God or not, relationships are always on the brain (whether its family, boyfriend/girlfriend, friends, or spouse). Everyone of us is geared towards relationships. Take a minute out of your day today and write someone an encouraging message! Don’t forget…no matter what you do, in the end it is all about loving God and people.
…Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs from them.” Matthew 22:37-40
