BURDENS

     Psalm 68:19, Luke 11:46, Galatians 6:2, Matthew 11:26-30, 2 Corinthians 5:4, Galatians 5:1

     Do you ever carry "burdens" you can't identify or call by name?  But you can feel them in your back, neck, shoulders.  You're carrying something too heavy for you.  It weighs a ton.  Everything hurts from the weight of it.  You daily bare our burdens.  Summon your power, O Lord.  Show us your strength, O God, as You have done before.  You are awesome, O God.  The God of Israel gives power and strength to His people.
     Jesus says to take His yoke upon you because it is easy and His burden is light.  "I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul."  Jesus paid it all.  All to Him I owe.  Sin had left a crimson stain, but He washed it white as snow.
     Hold me there, Lord, till I don't struggle against You but lay peacefully in your arms of love.  Love is patent.  Love is kind.  2 Corinthians 5.  Do Your mighty work of love, for it is You in me working and willing for Your good pleasure.  Romans 8:28.  According to Your purpose, O God!
     In the arms of love.  A work in progress.  You hold this one tight.  Thank you, Lord!

In His love, a work in progress.