" In the day of my trouble I will call upon THEE: for THOU wilt answer me." Psalm 86:7
Do you ever find yourself being overwhelmed with burdens? I know some of us struggle with burdensome loads more than others.
Some of us are known to be "sponges" and manage to absorb all manner of burdens... not just ours, but also the burdens of others. And then there are those who can be so focused on their own burdens, they hardly have a moment to see someone else's burdens.
Nonetheless, burdens are heavy. Loads too heavy to carry alone.
Yes, we all undergo trials and afflictions. And, yes... they can become burdensome, or heavy loads.
But, burdens don't necessarily have to make us ineffective in our spiritual walk....
"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and HE shall sustain thee..."
Psalm 55:22
This past week, I faced such a moment when I found myself carrying a heavy burden... all by myself. It was no wonder why the morning seemed so heavy... making me tired and worn. I was completely focused on my own strength and had forgotten to cast my burden upon the LORD.
Oh, how often I forget...
In His goodness, the Lord sent a hymn later that morning as a sweet reminder of His love to me. I pray it will encourage you as well... to cast your burden upon the Lord and... leave it there.
It's so much easier to have the ONE WHO IS ABLE... carry it!
LEAVE IT THERE
If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold,
And you have to get along with meager fare,
Just remember, in His Word, how He feeds the little bird—
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
Refrain:
Leave it there, leave it there,
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there;
If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out—
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
If your body suffers pain and your health you can’t regain,
And your soul is almost sinking in despair,
Jesus knows the pain you feel, He can save and He can heal—
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
When your enemies assail and your heart begins to fail,
Don’t forget that God in Heaven answers prayer;
He will make a way for you and will lead you safely through—
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
When your youthful days are gone and old age is stealing on,
And your body bends beneath the weight of care;
He will never leave you then, He’ll go with you to the end—
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
Charles Tindley~1916
As hard as it may sound, burdens can be for our own good... that is... if we bring them before the Lord and not be succumbed underneath their load.
Oh, Father, thank you for your kindness towards us. Thank you for hearing our cries that are raised before you. Thank you for answering us in our need.
"In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God:
He heard my voice out of His temple, and my cry came before Him, even into His ears."
Psalm 18:6
May you be encouraged today to seek the Lord and cast your burdens upon Him... for He lifts those that are bowed down.
~Ellie
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