Psalm 52:22
‘Cast thy burden upon
the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be
moved.’
This is a particularly poignant verse and one of the most
frequently memorised. It is hard to contemplate the number of burdens that
weigh us down in our lifetimes. So much so, that we would not be able to stand under the weight. YET
despite what happens to us we pick ourselves up and walk tall every time.
Clearly this process is aided when we ask for help with our
burdens. The reassurance of divine intervention helps cease worry and keeps us
in a positive frame of mind.
Many of life’s burdens we actually create ourselves through
attempting to be self contained and handle things our way. A quick word to God
can help us to make good decisions and move forwards in the right direction. We
have free will but that does not mean we are supposed to isolate ourselves from
the source, ie: God. A bulb can give light for a little while when it is
powered by a battery but plugged into the mains, an endless supply of
electricity proves a much more reliable source.
God is always there for us. When we are tuned in we give
thanks through the good times and the bad. When we are not tuned in it is easy
to move far away and become despairing. We were not created to be depressed or
despairing. Just look at the beauty in the world to reassure yourself that we
were made to be happy. Unfortunately through the application of free will we have
created serious disharmony across the globe. This does not mean we have to live
without harmony. Our lives are our sanctuary and we have the power to live as
we choose. God is there to help us once we acknowledge our needs and tune into
the fourth dimension.
Do not see your burdens as burdens. Instead, see them as
challenges because the word challenge implies that you will take action instead
of becoming overwhelmed. Prayer is a good action and allows us to relax and
wait for guidance, which will come. Whatever your current ‘burden’s ‘ may be,
keep them in perspective and always make time for thanks and praise.
Jaz McKenzie
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