Just when I got routinely brave crossing one scary bridge, this one rises up. A new daily commute. And new challenges on the other side.
From where I sit, I see another burden.
But then I hear this song on the radio, Traveling Light (Sara Groves and Joel Hanson), one of my favorites...
I was doubling over the load on my shoulders
Was a weight I carried with me everyday
Crossing miles of frustrations and rivers raging
Picking up stones I found along the way
I staggered and I stumbled down pathways of trouble
I was hauling those souvenirs of misery
And with each step taken my back was breaking
'Til I found the One who took it all from me
Down by the riverside
I laid my burdens down
Now I'm traveling light
My spirit lifted high
I found my freedom now
And I'm traveling light
...and it reminds me: I don’t have to sit and stare at my burdens.
I can lay them down.
So before I cross the bridge, I sit by the river.
And I hand over my burdens—to One who handles them best.
But my spirit is lighter because every time I sit with Him, He unpacks my load.
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 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.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11
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More views “from where i’m sitting” at Jane’s place.
1 comment:
lisa- sending you a big hug.
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