Burdens Lifted

The last few days have been kind of rough for me. Lily is teething {yes, I know it's earlier than most babies, but goat milk drinking babies usually get their teeth faster}, has a cold, and has just been a miserable little baby for the last two days {although you'd never guess that from the angelic picture!}. I feel so bad for her! It's very hard to see your little one hurting, and it's especially hard when they can't tell you what's wrong.

My heart has also been very burdened and broken for a dear friend who needs the Lord to work mightily in her life right now.I find that it's so easy for me to get bogged down and depressed by things/people that I cannot change, I can only pray about. It is hard sometimes to give our burdens over to the Lord, but that's what His Word says we are to do. "Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you: he will never suffer the righteous to be moved" Psalm 55:22

Last night at prayer meeting we sang this song. It's a familiar song, but I'd really never noticed the words {shame on me!}.

Singing I Go

The trusting heart to Jesus clings,

Nor any ill forebodes,
But at the cross of Calv’ry, sings,
Praise God for lifted loads!

Refrain

Singing I go along life’s road,
Praising the Lord, praising the Lord,
Singing I go along life’s road,
For Jesus has lifted my load.

The passing days bring many cares,
“Fear not,” I hear Him say,
And when my fears are turned to prayers,
The burdens slip away.

He tells me of my Father’s love,
And never slumb’ring eye,
My everlasting King above
Will all my needs supply.

When to the throne of grace I flee,
I find the promise true,
The mighty arms upholding me
Will bear my burdens too.

I'm so thankful the Lord used the words of this song last night to speak to my heart, lift my burdens, and renew my joy!