God Bears Burdens & Gives Rest
Psalms 55-59 capture the emotions of King David during some of his most difficult days. Notice David’s frank petitions and confident trust in God in the wake of being betrayed (P55), broken- hearted (P56) & pursued (P57,59) Through it all David knows there is reward for the righteous and God judges in the earth (P58:11).
Lord, we give U Burdens for Rest:
Please listen and answer me,
for I’m overwhelmed by
my troubles… O how I wish I had wings like a dove; then I would
fly away & Rest (Psalm 55:2,6).
As for me, I will call upon God,
and the Lord shall save me.
Evening, morning and noon
I Cry Out in distress, and
He shall Hear my voice (v16-17).
Cast Your Burdens to the Lord,
and He will Take Care of you;
(for) He shall never permit the righteous to be moved (v22).
Lord, like David, I need to bring my distress to You. Forgive me for the times I complain to others but do not bring my troubles to You, the one who can actually do something about them. Lord, do hear my desperate cries and come to my aid from the burdens of the cares of this world. Amen.
Lord, I do want my problems
solved and my troubles removed.
But from the crushing weight of
my burdens, I turn my eyes to You.
I will call upon God throughout
the day and You will answer me.
I will lift my voice to You Lord
and You shall rise in my defense.
Enable me to find Rest in You,
to discover security in You, for
You’re my only rock & Rest. Amen
Lord Jesus, thank You for Bearing
my Burdens & providing a way for
me to walk in freedom from worry.
Forgive my attempts to do every
-thing myself instead of accepting
your invitation to carry my load.
Teach me to live close to You that
I not carry burdens on my own. Instead I’ll Cast my Cares on You; for What a Friend we hv in Jesus. Amen