Daily InsPirational MOments with Rev. Dr. Precious Prothro
June 21, 2026
Strength for Someone Else
Romans 15:1, “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
That verse was in my spirit as I prayed for various people I know who are struggling right now. Because of their current circumstances, they are walking through difficult seasons. Whether it’s grief, mental struggles, the challenges of aging, emotional pain, or financial overwhelm, we all experience moments in life that are harder than others.
When life is going well for us—or at least well enough that we are standing strong—we should remember that our strength is not just for ourselves. It is an opportunity to help carry someone else. Selfishness has no place in ministry, and whether we realize it or not, we are all ministers in one way or another.
We must include others in our prayers. We should check on people. We ought to pray for such sensitivity to the Holy Spirit that we recognize when someone is hurting, even when they don’t say a word.
Galatians 6:2 reminds us, “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Today, thank God for the strength He has given you, and ask Him to show you someone who may need a little of that strength. A phone call, a prayer, an encouraging word, or simply your presence may be exactly what they need.
The strength God gives you today may be intended for someone else’s survival tomorrow.
Lord, thank You for the strength You give us each day. Help us to be mindful of those who are struggling and willing to carry one another’s burdens in love. Make us sensitive to Your Spirit and ready to serve wherever You lead. Someone needs Your strength today, so we pray she or he will feel it and be carried in Your loving arms through every season. In Jesus’ name, Amen.