This week we have been thinking about how important it is to support each other when things are tough or when they go wrong.
The word support means to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed.
As we grow up, we learn to become more independent. However, there are still times when we need the help and support of others.
Sometimes, a task can seem too big for us on our own, but with support from others, we can achieve far greater things!
In the Bible, in Matthew chapter 7 verse 12, we see Jesus sitting on a hillside, teaching his new disciples how to live God’s way. He says to them,
‘Do to others what you would have others do to you.’
This teaching is still relevant for us today. What Jesus meant was very simple.
If you want love, learn to love others.
If you want to be shown kindness, learn to be kind.
If you want to be accepted, accept other people.
If you want to be encouraged, encourage those around you.
And if you want support, learn to help and support others.
