I took a burden to the Lord To cast and leave it there. I knelt and told Him of my plight, And wrestled deep in prayer.
But rising up to go my way I felt a deep despair, For as I tried to trudge along, My burden was still there!
Why didn’t you take my burden, Lord? Oh, won’t you take it, please. Again I asked the Lord for help, His answering words were these:
My child, I want to help you out I long to take your load I want to bear your burdens too As you walk along life’s road.
But this you must remember, This one thing you must know… I cannot take your burden Until you let it go.
– Betty Curti
One of my favorite songs of recent years is “In My Father’s House”, by Cory Asbury. I added the song to my music library on my phone a few years back, and listen to it often. Today it is playing in my head. In the song it talks about laying your burdens down. Here is a link to the song.
Sometimes we hold on way too tightly. I can relate.
Great reminder, Jane.
Yes, we do. Thanks, Debbie:)
Great poem, Jane. Yes, I must continually turn over my life and ask God for what He wants me to do.
Absolutely Joni, because I know without God’s input, I’m clueless.