September 8: Bearing Each Other’s Burdens

 Her Marriage and Relationship

Bearing Each Other’s Burdens
Galatians 6:2 Helping Each Other
By Sharon Campbell Danvers | Daughters Arise Ministries

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Scripture Focus:
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

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Devotional Reflection:
Marriage is all about burden bearing. Life brings seasons of joy, laughter, and trials that stretch our patience, faith, and strength. Every couple will face moments that require them to lean into each other, not away.

Jesus invites us to cast our burdens on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). In our marriages, He calls us to reflect that same love by helping to carry one another’s burdens. These moments, though difficult, are often when our trust in God deepens and our relationship with Him is strengthened. Burdens can either drive a wedge between a couple or draw them closer to Christ and each other.

That is why building our marriages on solid spiritual foundations is so important. When hardships come, and they will, we must be ready to cling to God's promises, not the fragility of our own strength.

Donkeys wear something to balance loads across their backs. Similarly, in many cultures, women use cloth rings or padded cushions to balance heavy loads on their heads. These images remind me how spouses are called to balance and bear each other’s burdens with love, grace, and wisdom.

I recall when my husband travelled to Mexico in 2025. I longed for his return, not just because I missed him, but because I gained a new appreciation for everything he does daily for our family. Even running a simple errand reminded me how much he contributes. It made me pause before ever questioning why something was not done. My admiration and love for him grew deeply during that time.

Carrying one another’s burdens is not just about responsibility; it is about love. It is about humility. It is about discipleship.

Our spouses, like us, have flaws and weaknesses. As wives, we are not called to exploit or belittle those shortcomings, but to cover them in love. We are called to help carry them. Sometimes, when I feel burdened by situations in our marriage, I simply laugh and reflect on how much Jesus bears with me. That thought humbles me. It leads me to repentance and reminds me that if Jesus can love me despite my faults, I too can love my husband unconditionally.

After more than twenty years of marriage, I have not graduated from burden bearing. I am still learning. I am still in school, discovering more about my husband and myself daily.

Reflection Questions:

In what ways can you help carry your spouse’s burdens today?

How do you respond when your partner’s weaknesses surface?

What spiritual foundation is your marriage built on to help you endure tough seasons?

Prayer:
Gracious Lord,
Thank You for loving me so deeply and bearing my every burden. Teach me to carry my spouse’s burdens with grace and compassion. When I am tempted to complain, remind me of how patient You are with me. Help me to reflect Your love in how I serve, support, and walk alongside my spouse. Strengthen our marriage through every trial and let our love be a testimony of Your faithfulness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.