21/08/2026
People Need Us, Not Our Gossip
Every day, God places people around us who are carrying burdens we may never see. Some are hurting, some are lonely, some are struggling with their families, finances, faith, or simply with life.
As Christians, we have a choice: Will we talk about them, or will we pray for them?
The Bible says:
«“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2»
It is easy to discuss someone's problems. It takes love to carry them in prayer.
Sometimes we spend precious hours talking about people when we could have spent those same hours praying for them. We discuss their mistakes, their weaknesses and their circumstances, but God may be asking us to do something completely different—to stand in the gap for them.
Before we speak about someone's situation, let us ask ourselves: Have I prayed for them?
Before we criticize, let us intercede.
Before we judge, let us show grace.
Before we share their story, let us consider whether it needs to be shared at all.
Paul reminds us to be “redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5:16). Our time is a gift from God, and there are people around us who genuinely need our prayers, encouragement, kindness and help.
The world already has enough people talking about others.
Let us be people who pray for others.
Someone around you may not need your opinion today. They may need your prayer. They may need a word of encouragement. They may need someone to listen. They may need a helping hand.
Perhaps God placed you in their life for that very reason.
Don't waste the opportunity. Don't waste the time.
Instead of asking, “What can I say about this person?”
Ask:
“What can I do for this person?”
And most importantly:
“How can I pray for them?”
Let us be the hands, feet and heart of Jesus in a world that desperately needs Him.
