February 7

“Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation”. Psalm 68:19

Days can be hard, and nights may leave us lost, a bit desolate at times, and lonely too.  Burdens are heavy, hearts hurt, but walking this road alone, weighed down by the weight of it all, was not what your loving God had in mind for you.

He knew there would be trials and challenges, staring you down, and wearing you out, but He never meant for you to carry it alone.  In fact, He never meant for you to carry it at all! 

Day by day, this strong, capable, wise and able God says, “Precious one, come to Me.  Bring your burdens, cares, the things that weigh you down, and give them all to Me. I am here waiting, and I will set you free”. 

He will carry your burdens, beloved, and He will carry you! 

Listen to the sound of your Salvation Song! God, Who is mighty to save, is in your midst, and He is 100% devoted to you.  Oh worn and weary one, God Himself will lift you up. He will carry you next to His heart of love and He will carry you through!  It doesn’t get better than that!

Prayer:

Dearest Lord,

So often I have carried the burdens of my life, to sorrows, the pain, and the shame, and carried them on my own.

I confess I am worn out at times and weary, so today Lord, I take You at Your word, and I accept Your generous offer to take it all for me and from me, and I put my trust in You.

Thank You that You would want to do this for me.  I know I won’t make it without You.

God of all Hope, I surrender all to You.

In Jesus Precious Name I pray.