God, Our Refuge and Strength

"Only good things come from God's hands. He never gives you more than you can bear. Every burden prepares you for eternity."  - Basilea Schlink

There isn't a living person on earth who hasn't experienced grief, desolation, or any heavy burden of the heart and mind in their life. The thing is, a good portion of the burden(s) of daily life can be attributed to sin found within it.

When burdened by life's problems, many will seek solace in a variety of ways, though not all of them good. Sharing one's burdens with a friend, loved one, or professional might help to a certain degree.

In fact, one may find a certain level of comfort knowing they are not alone in bearing burdens, which is terrific! Still... it can be hard for others to sympathize with our burden(s) as each, knowing their own, might believe that theirs is the greater.

So whom can help with our common burdens? Psalm 55:22 tells us, "Cast your cares on the LORD," that is, we are invited to lay the crosses that we bear, our cares and fears, upon the Almighty, by faith and prayer. Only He can sympathize with us all.

Scripture: Isaiah 26: 3-4; Psalm 9:9-10; Nahum 1:7; Deuteronomy 31:8; John 14:27

Prayer: Dear Lord, I lay my burdens upon You, by faith and prayer. You are the God of the impossible. I have nothing to fear with You on my side, amen.

May God be with You always,

Chelsea