THINGS YOU WERE NEVER MEANT TO CARRY - PT. 3

THE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX EVERYONE “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” —1 Corinthians 3:6 This week, we have been looking at “Things God Never Meant for Us to Carry.” We have talked about the weight of tomorrow and the need to control everything. Today, we come to a burden that often grows out of a genuine love and concern for those we love. It is feeling we have, that it is our responsibility to fix everyone. When someone we love is hurting, struggling, or making choices that are damaging their life, we naturally want to help. We offer advice, provide encouragement, and do everything we know to do to lead them in a better direction. But if we aren’t careful, we can begin carrying the responsibility for decisions that only they can make. Paul said, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Paul understood his role. He could plant the seed. Apollos could water it. But neither of them could create the growth. That part belonged to God.