Give up the Burden
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Give up the Burden
"Cast your burden upon the Lord — and He shall sustain you!" Psalm 55:22
The Lord's people are often burdened, and from their conduct one would think that they prefer carrying their own burden: for though directed to cast it on the Lord, they seldom do so until compelled!
Some people have visible burdens: from the state of their affairs, or from what is seen in their families, or from disease of body — it is well-known that they groan, being burdened.
But others have secret burdens of temptations and struggles, unseen by their brethren, of which they never speak. They sigh, groan, and stagger — and yet keep it all to themselves because they are afraid, or ashamed, to speak to anyone of the crushing weight that lies on their heart!
It can do much good to share these things with a judicious and experienced Christian — though the best remedy is to cast our burden on the Lord. Spread out the whole matter before Him and pray for grace to resist Satan, to relieve your mind, and to have confidence in God.
Burdened Christian! Remember that there is One who is willing to carry your burden for you. Are you willing to commit it to Him, leave it with Him, and expect that it will be well-managed by Him?
Put yourself and all your affairs into His hands — and He will work in you "both to will and to do of His good pleasure" Philippians 2:13.
As each care comes — cast it on the Lord.
As predicaments arise — carry them to the Lord.
As anxieties arise in your soul — go with them to the Lord.
Ask for wisdom and grace — that you may cast your troubles upon the Lord.
There is nothing, however great or however small, that troubles you — but it also affects your Saviour, and He wants you to cast it on Him.
I thank You, Lord Jesus, for being willing to carry my burdens for me. Make me willing to open my heart to You — and give me the peace that my burdened heart desires.
"Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens — and I will give you rest!" Matthew 11:28