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\nPaul writes, “Carry each other\u2019s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal 6:2<\/a>). Then a few verses later he writes, “each one should carry their own load.” (Gal 6:5<\/a>) <\/p>\n

A paradox. Something to ponder, as we approach Pentecost and contemplate what a difference the Holy Spirit makes in carrying one another’s burdens and in carrying our own.
\n <\/p>\n\n

A prayer<\/h3>\n

God, our Heavenly Father, we draw near to thee with thankful hearts because of all thy great love for us. We thank thee most of all for the gift of thy dear Son, in whom alone we may be one. We are different one from another in race and language, in material things, in gifts, in opportunities, but each of us has a human heart, knowing joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain. We are one in our need of thy forgiveness, thy strength, thy love; make us one in our common response to thee, that bound by a common love and freed from selfish aims we may work for the good of all and the advancement of thy kingdom. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 
\nby Queen Salote of Tonga<\/strong> (1900-1965)
\nfrom 2000 Years of Prayer<\/a><\/em> compiled by Michael Counsell, p. 456
\n <\/p>\n\n

 
\nFrom the blog<\/strong>
\nThe Gift<\/em> booklet<\/a>
\n a 12-part series of readings and prayer poems on the Holy Spirit – originally created for Pentecost 2017.
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Paul writes, “Carry each other\u2019s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal 6:2). Then a few verses later he writes, “each one should carry their own load.” (Gal 6:5) A paradox. 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Prince of everything that is, High Priest of the mysteries, let your angels, God supreme, tell us\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/edinburgh_twilight_august_2016.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/edinburgh_twilight_august_2016.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/edinburgh_twilight_august_2016.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/edinburgh_twilight_august_2016.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3455,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2017\/12\/15\/2017-advent-hope-6\/","url_meta":{"origin":14166,"position":4},"title":"2017: Advent Hope #6","author":"Kim Hurst","date":"December 15, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"(Photo: Lindy Twaddle) \u00a0 ISRAEL'S HOPE Isaiah 11:1\u20133 \u00a0(NRSVA) 1 A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and a branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the spirit of wisdom and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/strings_attached.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/strings_attached.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/strings_attached.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/strings_attached.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":4999,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2018\/05\/10\/pray-thy-kingdom-come\/","url_meta":{"origin":14166,"position":5},"title":"Pray: ‘Thy kingdom come’","author":"Irene Bom","date":"May 10, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 Have you heard? A worldwide prayer initiative called \"Thy kingdom come\" starts today, running from Ascension Thursday to Pentecost. Originally a Church of England initiative, it has now been embraced by many other denominations. For more information, see the official website. It's not too late. Officially or unofficially, we\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "event"","block_context":{"text":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/event\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/thy_kingdom_come.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/thy_kingdom_come.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/thy_kingdom_come.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/thy_kingdom_come.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/\" rel=\"category tag\">bible<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/\" rel=\"category tag\">prayer<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"  Paul writes, “Carry each other\u2019s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal 6:2). Then a few verses later he writes, “each one should carry their own load.” (Gal 6:5) A paradox. 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