What To Do When Your Burden Is Overwhelming
Cast your burden on the Lord . . . — Psalm 55:22
We must recognize the difference
between burdens that are right for us to bear and burdens that are wrong. We
should never bear the burdens of sin or doubt, but there are some burdens
placed on us by God which He does not intend to lift off. God wants us to roll
them back on Him— to literally “cast your burden,” which He has given you, “on
the Lord . . . .” If we set out to serve God and do His work but get out of
touch with Him, the sense of responsibility we feel will be overwhelming and
defeating. But if we will only roll back on God the burdens He has placed on
us, He will take away that immense feeling of responsibility, replacing it with
an awareness and understanding of Himself and His presence.
Many servants set out to serve God with great courage and
with the right motives. But with no intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ, they
are soon defeated. They do not know what to do with their burden, and it
produces weariness in their lives. Others will see this and say, “What a sad
end to something that had such a great beginning!”
“Cast your burden on the Lord . . .
.” You have been bearing it all, but you need to deliberately place one end on
God’s shoulder. “. . . the government will be upon His
shoulder” (Isaiah 9:6). Commit to God whatever burden He has placed on
you. Don’t just cast it aside, but put it over onto Him and place yourself
there with it. You will see that your burden is then lightened by the sense of
companionship. But you should never try to separate yourself from your burden.
(Taken from Oswald Chambers – “My Utmost
for His Highest” April 13)