Bring Your Burdens | Nov 13th

"I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him."

    Psalm 142:2

  Beloved, one of the most profound aspects of the Psalms is their transparency. The Psalmist frequently expresses genuine thoughts and emotions to the Lord, without facade, often revealing raw emotion. There is no pretense that all is well or denial of fear, frustration, or anxiety. We are encouraged to bring these thoughts and emotions before the Lord. Why, then, do we sometimes persist in pretending that nothing troubles us or refrain from casting our cares upon the Lord? Scripture clearly reveals God’s willingness to hear our cry.

  Our Father desires that we approach Him with honesty. The Lord knows what troubles us even before we speak. It is beneficial for us to bring our burdens to the Lord and surrender them to Him. He invites us to cast all our cares upon Him, to come to the throne of grace, and to receive grace sufficient for every burden. Will we trust God’s word and entrust ourselves to Him?

  The Lord is your everlasting Father, and you may come to Him. Rest in His tender mercies and trust His desire to help. He is present with you today and awaits your bringing all your cares to Him.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight