The term is used a lot in ministry. What does it mean? *

1. to bear or hold up; serve as a foundation for. 
2. to sustain under trial or affliction.
3. to undergo or endure, esp. with patience or submission; tolerate. 
4. to maintain (a person, family, establishment, institution, etc.) by supplying with things necessary to existence; provide for
5. to uphold (a person, cause, policy, etc.) by aid, countenance, etc.; back; second. 
6. to act with; assist in performance

Aside from the financial provision, I need people in my life

• Praying for me
• Encouraging me when discouraged
• "Calling me out" (and forgiving me) when I mess up
• Ministering alongside me
• Celebrating God's blessings and work with me

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* Definition summarized from http://dictionary.reference.com