“I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber…
The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.” Psalm 121:1-3,8
“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.”
“Cast your burden on the Lord,
and he will sustain you.” Psalm 3:3; 55:22
“Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Even youths shall faint and be weary,
and young men shall fall exhausted;
but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:28-31
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God.., casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7
Weighted. Anxious. Heavy laden with cares, to-dos, unknowns, what-ifs. There are days and seasons that press in and upon seemingly holding us under, unable to get a breath. Fatigued, distracted, overwhelmed. No space for a gaze at reordering, a gulp of energy, a moment of respite. Pressure is relentless, shadows loom.
In a situations where ‘our’ time may not be our own, we must remember it is the Lord’s. We may feel spent, but God abounds with life. We may be in turmoil, but with a breath God speaks Peace, be still. We may be bowed with pressure, but He carries us on His shoulders. There is no care that doesn’t concern Him, no weight too heavy for His strong arm. (Deuteronomy 33:12; Isaiah 59:1; Mark 4:39; Romans 11:36; Philippians 4:19)
Every moment we have a choice: to fretting or step in faith. Will we rely on our own wherewithal, or the Lord and His word? Will we skirt the real issues He’s addressing in our spiritual journey, buzz ahead in busyness ignoring deeper lessons He would teach? How can we honor the Lord in every responsibility and demand by trusting His sufficiency? Which promises will we take for our own today?
Father, keep my sights and heart lifted above my cares to see You high and lifted up, and worship. (Isaiah 6:1-5)
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