“LIFT UP EACH OTHER!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 641

July 25, 2023///

I know each of you have heard the expression, “Every man for himself,” in TV, movies, or games.

May I tell you that in the spiritual realm, every person is not for themselves, but we are a body and together we make a whole!

We are to help each other; we are better together!

Not only that, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are with us, in us, and fighting for us! We are never just fighting for ourselves!

When the angels are guarding, fighting, and ministering to us we are a majority no matter the outward situation.

As a body of believers, we are to Love one another and lift up each other when the going gets rough!

Galatians 6:2 (KJV)
Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

In the Old Testament we find Moses needing help during a battle with the enemy!

Exodus 17:10-12 (KJV)
¹⁰ So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
¹¹ And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
¹² But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

Whose hands are we holding up? Who are we encouraging!

1 John 3:16 (KJV)
 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

We need to come along side and help people over the rough spots and sometimes we need others to come along side and help us over the rough spots.

Many times, that is a hug or a smile. Sometimes it is praying fervently for the answer but a lot of the time it is listening with an ear tuned to the spirit to hear behind the words and hear what the spirit is saying to us!

It is easy sometimes for people to pretend everything is ok, but deep down they are fighting a battle unseen or unshared until someone takes the time to let the spirit speak to them about the need!

Many times, it is very evident there is a major need or battle going on in someone’s life.

Either way we need to come along side and help!

I want to urge you to read the words to an old song. I was going to share some lines of it but when I was reading the lines, I knew all of it needed to be shared! Be blessed!

“I Woke Up This Morning with Heaven on My Mind, Glory Down in My Soul.
The Joy of Heaven Is Still in Me, Making Hallelujahs Roll.
Well, I Feel Like I Could Just Run and Run for Miles on Down the Road.
And If You’ll Move Over Just a Little Bit, I’ll Help Your Carry Your Load.

CHORUS:  If You’ll Move Over Just a Little Bit, Let Me Give You a Helping Hand,
Though the Way Looks Rough and Hard, Together We Can Stand.
I Know Just What You’ve Been Going Through, I’ve Been Down That Same Old Road,
And If You’ll Move Over Just A Little Bit, I’ll Help You Carry Your Load.

Well, I Know Old Satan’s Been Talking to You, He’s Telling You a Lie.
He’ll Tell You That You Can’t Go on And There’s No Use to Try;
But When We Get Up on The Hill, You’ll Be So Glad We’ve Tried
And, Praise The Lord, We’ll Shout Together Going Down The Other Side.

When Evening Shadows Fall, Upon the Lord I Call.
Just to Thank Him for The Blessings He Gives Each Day.
And Then I Know I’m Just One Step Nearer,
To That City John Saw Coming Down.
I’m Almost Home So Lord Don’t Let Me Fail.”

Together we can stand! May we help someone carry their load today!

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Father, what a wonder you are! I come to you in Jesus’ name and thank you for the people in my life that have lifted me up and helped me carry my load! Help myself and all who read this to be aware of those around us and listen and let the spirit reveal the deep needs. Then we can be your hand extended and lift those needs to you! Amen!

I will help you carry your load!

Love, MeMaw