1. Bearing Burdens “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble.” Job 14:1 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

2. May be times in life where we “hate life” Sometimes the material blessings can be a burden 1 Timothy 6:7-10 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Introduction How are we to handle the burdens of life? Therefore I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity and grasping for the wind. Ecclesiastes 2:17

3. Every individual must make the choice between right and wrong Hebrews 5:12-14 Hebrews 9:27 Acts 17:30-31 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Bear Our Own Burdens For each one shall bear his own load. Galatians 6:5

4. God expects us to help each other Romans 15:1 Galatians 6:1 1 John 3:16-17 Ephesians 4:32 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Help Others Bear Their Burdens Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

5. Psalms 55:22 Hebrews 13:5 Become acquainted with our Lord Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Cast Our Burdens on the Lord Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

6. As God’s children, we need to: Bear our own burdens Help others bear their burdens Cast our burdens on the Lord Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Conclusion