I am unable to sleep tonight. Part of it is restless leg syndrome. Do you ever suffer from that? If so, what do you do about it?
Part of it is the burden of unfinished business. I FAXed a request to Pfizer for financial assistance in order to get Bob’s medication for his heart trouble, but I am not sure the company received my FAX. I received no verification. I need to follow up. Can’t do it at 2: in the morning, but it weighs on my heart and I am restless. The heavy burden of unfinished business is weighing me down.
So, I got up and decided to read a few devotionals, check out some Bible verses that might help me, and see if I can get back to sleep. I prayed for God’s help, and of course (as always) He delivered. Right in my e-mail box, here was just the message I needed from:
| The Tired Elk I relieved his shoulder from the burden. Psalm 81:6, CSB Are you carrying around a heavy burden? So was a bull elk in Colorado who somehow stuck his head into an abandoned car tire and got it caught around his neck. As his antlers grew, the tire was impossible to shake off. He was tracked for two years as he wandered around “tired.” His heavy rubber necklace weighed him down day and night. Finally, wildlife officials were able to find and tranquilize him. They removed the heavy weight from his neck before releasing him back into the wild. |
Recommended Reading:Psalm 81: 1 – 10 |
| The Lord knows how much we can carry, and He knows how to lift the burdens from our shoulders at the right time. We can cast all our cares on Him, knowing He will care for us in His timing, in His will, and in His way. |
Like that elk and this poor soul with head in hand, feeling overwhelmed, I realized I need the abandoned car tire removed from around my neck! I can’t do it alone. So, go to the Word, Jan. Take Dr. Jeremiah’s advice and go to your Bible and then go to God in prayer. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30
“28 “Come to me,
all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.
29 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.
30 For my yoke is easy
and my burden is light.”
Do you suppose Jesus is laughing at me right now?
“Silly Jan!” He may be saying. “Why are you trying to carry this burden alone? You know I am with you. Hand it over… I got this!”
“OK, Lord. Take this tire off my neck and shoulders. Take the heat and flutters from my legs. I will rest in you. Tomorrow I can do what I cannot do in the middle of the night. Tomorrow I’ll call Pfizer and see about Bob’s medicine. Thank You for being here for me.”
Good night!
Peace be with you.
See ya tomorrow (for sure!)
Love ya,
JanBeek
Comments on: "Heavy Burdened" (6)
💕💕💕🙏🏻 I do hope you were able to rest after writing this wonderful post. What a great story about the elk. It was so inspiring to read how God provided that story for you right at your time of need. It is such good reminder for us all to lay down our burdens, worry less and pray more. 💕💕💕🙏🏻
Indeed! God is so kind!
I ditto Elaina completely! Well written!
Don’t worry Jan, faith is something we all have to keep working on 😊.
Ah yes, faith is a journey, isn’t it? But, even in our dismay, we know God is with us – and we need to let Him lead the way. Right?
Yes!