“If you trust and never doubt He will surely bring you out. Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there.” Oh how I remember singing that song when I was growing up. Somehow just singing it and thinking about the words would increase my faith. All I had to do according to the song was to take my burdens to God, leave them with Him, and believe that He was going to take care of whatever situation that had been troubling me. Some people who have not had a lot of history with God may not understand that patience and faith work together. Knowing this fact causes you to trust that God is going to “bring you out” as the song says.
It is a wonderful thing to know that God is so concerned about each of us on a personal level. He doesn’t separate us into groups by saying, “this group I will love but, that group I will show My love to them when they get their lives together.” His word says that He is not a respecter of persons (Rom 2:11) and that He rains on the just and the unjust (Mt 5:45).
The Lord has given us an awesome reason to give our burdens to Him and that is simply knowing that He loves and cares for us so deeply that He is willing to carry our burdens for us.
What a mighty, loving, caring, awesome God we serve. We are so blessed to have Him as a stable and safe resting place in which we can confidently cast our cares. We can know with full assurance that He will provide a solution that is in our best interest (Jer 29:11)
Reflections
1. We have all had burdens that have entered into our lives at one point or another. How do you handle these times in your life?
2. Are you going through a tough time right now? If so, have you given the entire situation over to the Lord or are you still trying to handle it on your own?
3. Always remember that God wants to bless you and heal you of your pain.
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1Pet 5:7
I’m reminded of a song that we used to sing at a church I attended some time ago, “Don’t Look Back”. The lyrics were very simple but, we sang it with much conviction and passion. The words simply said, “Run, run, run, run, don’t look back. Run, run, run, run, don’t look back. You better run but, don’t look back. You better run, but don’t look back.”
In other words, since you have made a life altering decision to follow Jesus Christ continue to move forward and follow Him. In doing this there is much to gain number one being eternal life, as well as peace, joy, prosperity, health, spiritual gifts, favor, and the list goes on. The song was saying to keep moving forward far, far, away from the life that you were living without Christ.
However, on the other hand the song clearly stated “don’t look back.” Sure, it is okay to look back at your past with a grateful heart. Looking back and thanking God that you are no longer where you used to be is a wonderful thing. It makes you realize that there is nothing like the delivering grace of our Savior. Glory to God in the highest!
Looking back at your past and wondering if you should have kept your former life that is, your life before Christ, is all together different. It’s a snare and a trap that the enemy sets for believers in attempt to make them turn their backs on the Lord. Satan would love for us to have an allegiance with him and be an enemy of God.
So keep moving forward. Don’t allow anything negative from your past to call you back to that place. It is a place that will steal the freedom that you have gained in Christ. Embrace your freedom! “You better run but, don’t look back.”
Reflections
- Have you ever been faced with the temptation of mingling with the negative things of your past?
- How did you handle that temptation?
- How important to you is the freedom that you have found in Christ?
- Take a few moments to tell the Lord how grateful you are for your freedom.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Gal 5:1
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During this month of 2014 is a time to celebrate women. March is designated as Women’s History Month. Women have made so many distinguished contributions. In fact, there is perpetual proof of the impact they have made and continue to make in the world. Women such as Michelle Obama, the first African American First Lady of the USA, Dr. Antonia Novello, the first female as well as the first Hispanic who was sworn in as a U.S. Surgeon General, and Sarah Caldwell, the first woman to conduct at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, are just a few of the countless women who have impacted humanity and continue to move forward.
Perhaps you can identify with some of these phenomenal women. Maybe you know someone who would chime in perfectly with them and their lists of accomplishments. Whatever the case, we can all give thanks for the many ways that God has chosen to flow through, elevate and express a special part of His glory through them.
I am sure that if someone took an account of your life they would pen some history about where and when you’ve made a difference. Maybe you’ve helped a child, gave a smile, added encouragement to someone’s life, made a difference in the educational system, helped someone work through a difficult situation, interceded on behalf of others for a resurgence of hope. For the many contributions you’ve made and the many victories you’ve won; whether spiritually, domestically, socially, corporately and all those in between; you deserve notable mention.
For being carriers of life, givers of love, characters of strength and wisdom;
We Honor You.
Dear Lord,
May you continually bless women all over the world. May we always put You first, seeking Your face for guidance to handle the endeavors of the day. Bless us to continue to make a difference in the world.
In The Name of Jesus,
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