We must recognize the difference between burdens that are right for us to bear and burdens that are wrong. We should never bear the burdens of sin or doubt, but there are some burdens placed on us by God which He does not intend to lift off. God wants us to roll them back on Him— to literally “cast your burden,” which He has given you, “on the Lord . . . .” If we set out to serve God and do His work but get out of touch with Him, the sense of responsibility we feel will be overwhelming and defeating. But if we will only roll back on God the burdens He has placed on us, He will take away that immense feeling of responsibility, replacing it with an awareness and understanding of Himself and His presence.

Many servants set out to serve God with great courage and with the right motives. But with no intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ, they are soon defeated. They do not know what to do with their burden, and it produces weariness in their lives. Others will see this and say, “What a sad end to something that had such a great beginning!”

“Cast your burden on the Lord . . . .” You have been bearing it all, but you need to deliberately place one end on God’s shoulder. “. . . the government will be upon His shoulder” (Isaiah 9:6). Commit to God whatever burden He has placed on you. Don’t just cast it aside, but put it over onto Him and place yourself there with it. You will see that your burden is then lightened by the sense of companionship. But you should never try to separate yourself from your burden.

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April 13, 2011

Journal Entry for Today-JDV

The song lyric is, “What if your blessings come through raindrops, what if your blessings come through tears?” And that is the fact of the matter is it not? The blessings that create the faith, hope and love for that we require for our lives do in fact come through raindrops and tears. On this side of a great trial or burden I can see the plan. Inside the trial or burden it is much more difficult.

And God says…”Of course it is more difficult to see the benefit of fear and heartache when you are inside your circumstance. But you do not have to wait until you are outside of the trial or burden to experience the blessings of my faith, hope and love. You can cast your burdens upon Me and experience the peace that passes all understanding even as raindrops and tears surround you. I did not come to take all your burdens away, I came to take all your burdens on myself and provide you the strength, hope, and courage to accept, endure or overcome.  Your happiness and peace is not dependent on your circumstances changing. Your happiness, peace and joy comes from Me. Delight yourself in the Lord and I will give you the desires of your heart.”