We were never meant to walk our journey alone. Throughout Scripture we read of God creating marriage and families moving forward together. We need each other. The Apostle Paul shares repeatedly that we are to “Carry each others’ burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). Of course we cannot carry each other’s burdens unless we know them and learn about their needs. We must care enough to reach into their lives, ask gentle questions and listen carefully to how we can minister to them. Will you care enough about those in your life to ask how they are doing and what they might need from you?
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.