I want to give God my burdens, I do. I offer them to Him, but when He goes to take them, I usually snatch my hand away. Forty-four years of this has wiped me out and I find myself tired and weary.
It’s funny, I always hear people say, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have the energy of a toddler?” Well, toddlers need naps too. We all need a break sometimes, but not God. He’s like the Energizer Bunny. He just keeps going. We may grow tired and weary, but God does not.
So while I’m here on Earth, I can look to Him for strength. Those who hope in the Lord will continually have their strength renewed and believers will soar on wings like eagles (v 31). One day, being tired and weary won’t even be an issue anymore. Hallelujah!
What a wonderful vision it is to imagine ourselves never growing tired. It’s especially comforting for people who may be in the midst of losing a loved one who, as their time on Earth grows shorter, can no longer get out of bed; but when their time comes to join the Lord, they will walk or likely run to Him and not be faint.
I need to remember that Jesus can take my burdens and not be burdened. My struggles may be everything to me, but they are nothing to Him. I pray, “Take them Lord and I’ll try to keep my hand outstretched to experience a peace and fulfillment that only You can bring.”
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