Good Morning!! Happiness.
Sadness. Both emotions are an inevitable part of life. We rejoice over
our successes and share these happy moments freely with others, but what
do we do with our miseries, disappointments, regrets, fears, and
worries? Happiness is an easy thing to share, but sadness, most often,
is a cold and lonely road, for, it is during these times, one must
expose weakness and vulnerability. Why are we so afraid to admit we are
human, that we cannot possibly carry all the burdens of the world and
that there will be times our knees will weaken from too heavy a load.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee:...—Psalms 55:22 (KJV)
It is not God's intention for us to carry our burdens alone. In the Bible, we are told to cast our troubles to the Lord. Although we may be weak due to our fleshly nature, He alone is strong and can offer comfort. We are also not to let those who are burdened with sorrow handle their troubles alone, but we are, instead, instructed to bear one another's burdens and be true keepers of the 'golden rule.' ("Love your neighbor as yourself." -Galatians 5:14) Do not wallow in your sorrows alone, but turn them over to One who truly knows, understands, and can ease your pains, not to mention most importantly, can offer you salvation. His name is Jesus!
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee:...—Psalms 55:22 (KJV)
It is not God's intention for us to carry our burdens alone. In the Bible, we are told to cast our troubles to the Lord. Although we may be weak due to our fleshly nature, He alone is strong and can offer comfort. We are also not to let those who are burdened with sorrow handle their troubles alone, but we are, instead, instructed to bear one another's burdens and be true keepers of the 'golden rule.' ("Love your neighbor as yourself." -Galatians 5:14) Do not wallow in your sorrows alone, but turn them over to One who truly knows, understands, and can ease your pains, not to mention most importantly, can offer you salvation. His name is Jesus!
"Too often we try to carry the load of a problem all by ourselves.
But the first person we should ask for help in any situation is God."
(Running with the Giants, John Maxwell, p. 84)
(Running with the Giants, John Maxwell, p. 84)
Father help us today, remind us that the battles and sorrows are not ours alone. Help is all around us,...allow us to open up to the people You've placed in our lives, because opening up helps us, and them. Amen.
"With God, there is hope,...even in the most hopeless situation."
(Our Daily Bread, April 18, 2013)
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