Saturday, June 15, 2013

A friend we have...

Are you weak and heavy laden?...
Are you cumbered with a load of care?...
Do your friends despise and forsake you?....
Do you have trials and temptations?....
Is there trouble anywhere?....
Tell me, who will all our sorrows share?....

Our friend, Jesus.
We carry a heavy burden, an unnecessary load because we do not carry everything to him in prayer. We give up a peace that could be ours; we abandon the protection of a shield that is found only in the security of his arms. Why? Because we do not carry everything to him in prayer.
Who else could carry our pain? Who else will be so faithful? What friend could bear our sin and sympathize with our grief? None but our Lord and friend, Jesus Christ.

When the weight of the world is upon your back, take it to the Lord in prayer.
And when questions and confusions threaten your peace, carry it to the Lord in prayer.
If you are discouraged by failure, lay your frustrations at the feet of the Lord.
Should you face trials or struggles do not try to conquer them on your own, let the Lord be your protector, your shield and your refuge.

You have the most faithful and true friend who wants to carry the weight of this world for you. He doesn't want you to be burdened with a load you were never meant to carry. He wants to provide you true relief. He wants to be your Savior and your consoler. He will sooth your suffering and alleviate your pains.
The question remains, will you carry everything to him? It is all he asks. You do not need to have answers or explanations. Just carry it all to Jesus in prayer. His arms will shield you. He promises you that in the comfort of his arms you will find a true solace.
Don't spend another day, another hour or another momement with an unnecessary burden. God has sent his Son to carry it for you. So, take it to him in prayer; lay in at the foot of the cross and receive the gift of protection and peace. Why wait to bask in the joy that can only be found in taking everything to the Lord in prayer?

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