Carry My Load

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I have a huge packing list.

Whenever my man and I decide to get away for a few days, I will ask him to pull down my suitcase.  Before I put my toothbrush and underwear or anything vital in, I take the big stack of books on my nightstand and pile them up in a corner.  Then, I will toss in the essentials on my list.  Before I zip up the bag, if there is any space left, I will grab a few more potential good reads off the shelf and  shove them in.

Basically, my suitcase ends up being two pairs of socks, my floss, and a sizeable portable library.  My sophisticated friends tell me to pack a Kindle instead — it’s light and packs easy.  But, I am old-fashioned.  I love the feel of a pen in my hand as I scour the page.  I am an excessive highlighter.  Underlining is my love language.

You may be thinking:  That is one heavy suitcase, crazy girl.  You are going to get quite a workout.

But that is where you would be wrong.  You see, I have a personal valet.  (He is really good-looking, and I may have a thing for him.  Yes, you guessed correctly.  It’s my husband.)

When it’s time to embark for the journey, I just put on a pair of sunglasses and grab a tall glass of iced tea.

Bruce does all the heavy lifting.  I am completely foot loose and fancy free.

The problem is that I somehow can’t seem to transfer this protocol to my spiritual walk on a consistent basis.

On the journey of life, my luggage is overloaded.  I didn’t exactly place all those things in my bag voluntarily, but they are encased firmly into the suitcase with my name on it.

If I pick up the weight of it, I will be crushed.

I need to remember to leave that burden at the foot of the cross.

God is a power lifter.

Friend, let’s place our baggage at His feet and make a humble request:

Lord, please carry my load.
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Let’s Talk:  How has God sustained you under the weight of difficult circumstances?  I’d love to hear your story.
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This year, my desire is to lift up holy hands and “Pray Big.”   Want to join me?  I’ve created a private “Pray Big” Facebook group for like-minded sisters to share their stories and surrender each one to our mountain-moving God in prayer.  Let’s cry out to God together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am sharing “Carry My Load” and joining like-minded sisters at  #write31days, The Weekend Brew, Spiritual Sundays, Faith-Filled Friday, and Live Free Thursday.

 

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