Burdens

Carry Me

January 09, 2013

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-29).

Jesus, today I come to you burdened.  Life seems so difficult right now and I am tired. Challenges keep showing themselves all around me until I can't seem to get air.  I need you.  I need your strength!  I can't do this on my own.  Your word promises that you will welcome me when I come to you and so I come. Help me to give up control and rely on you.  Teach me how to be yoked with you and allow you to guide me.  I know I don't have to walk this road alone.  You are with me. You are strong enough to handle all my burdens.  Carry me, Lord, and give me rest.  You are my hope. Thank you, Jesus!  Amen.

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12 Comments

12 Comments

  1. ReneeJanuary 09, 2013

    Some of my favorite verses.....

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  2. SharonJanuary 09, 2013

    I'm not sure how you knew, but this was the word of encouragement I really needed to hear today. Sometimes that is the only prayer I can muster..."Carry me."


    Praise God His answer always is: "I AM."


    GOD BLESS!

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  3. ReneeJanuary 09, 2013

    Some of my favorite verses....

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  4. Susan WachtelJanuary 09, 2013

    Dear Joan,



    God's word and your prayer were like water to my thirst soul. I needed that especially today

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  5. Joan DavisJanuary 10, 2013

    I'm so glad, Susan! I've found that God's word always has just the right thing to say to me at just the right time! Blessings to you!

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  6. Joan DavisJanuary 10, 2013

    And mine! God always strengthens us when we are weak!

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  7. Joan DavisJanuary 10, 2013

    To be carried is such a relief. So often we can try so hard on our own and get exhausted. Then, we remember that He is with us and our burden is lifted!

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  8. AnnJanuary 11, 2013

    Praying for you right now, Joan. Whatever you are going through, keep close to the Lord, as you have been doing! He will get you through this! I know when you are in the midst of despair and struggling, it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Been there, actually recently. But God is faithful!
    Blessings to you, my friend!!
    In His Love, Ann

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  9. Joan DavisJanuary 11, 2013

    Thank you, Ann! God is always faithful and I am relying on Him! Thank your prayers!


    Blessings, Joan

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  10. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013

    Dear Joan
    This is my first visit to your blog and I am glad to find these verses here. Yes, what would we do without His loving yoke and gentle heart of love. Even when He teaches us He does so with grace.
    Hugs to you
    Mia

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  11. MiaJanuary 16, 2013

    Dear Joan This is my first visit to your blog and I am glad to find these verses here. Yes, what would we do without His loving yoke and gentle heart of love. Even when He teaches us He does so with grace. Hugs to you Mia

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  12. Joan DavisJanuary 16, 2013

    I'm so glad you stopped by, Mia! Yes, without God's loving yoke and gentle loving heart, we would be lost! Blessings, Joan

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