Bearing One Another's Burdens

As Christians, we know we should do this, but exactly how do we do it? What does it mean? I'm sure we'd all agree that it means praying for our fellow Christians. But I think it means a lot more. First of all, I think it means listening - really listening - to them. After all, how can we truly take our friends' burdens before God if we don't even know what they are? Second, I think it means that we give wise and Godly counsel. Even if we aren't trained in Biblical counseling, knowing God and believing the Bible gives us sufficient resources to give wise and Godly counsel. I am so very thankful for the friends who have lovingly shared my burdens and taken a huge weight off my shoulders just by listening to the things weighing on my mind and giving me some clarity and insight into the situation. Sometimes, we just need an outside perspective to see clearly into our own lives and to respond rightly to problems.