16 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). 18 There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. John 19:16-18
What do you carry with you on a daily basis? When we have challenges in our life, problems with individuals, money issues, or other behavior, what do you carry with you? The weight can be heavy on your shoulders and your heart depending on the circumstances. When we have these types of hurt and challenges, I sometimes remember this picture painted by John of our Lord and Savior who carried His own cross after being beaten, treated horribly and abandoned by almost everyone. When you can imagine Him dragging that cross under these circumstances, your problems don't seem so large. So, what are you carrying that you cannot give to our Father in Heaven? We spend so much time thinking about how we have to fix something or deal with something, we tend to forget that our Father is there to help us. Take that moment to ask for help, a simple humble prayer of thanks and request. God is listening and while He may not provide help immediately, He is faithful and loves His children enough to have had His Son die for us. Don't carry a burden you can't handle, let God carry it for you.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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