burdens and blessings

I have a journal that I write in every night, 

usually only a line or two,

 recording a blessing from my day.

I had by passed blogging tonight.

Words in a coherent order would not come,

only random snippets.

Sometimes it is hard to walk by faith

when feelings are screaming and throwing a tantrum,

demanding attention.

Tonight my feelings are on steroids

or something,

and I couldn't identify them.

Until I wrote in my journal.

It just so happens it was the last line on the page

and at the bottom of every page is a verse.

Cast your burden on the Lord,

    and He will sustain you;

He will never permit

    the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 55:22

This was the verse on the bottom of this page on this day.

When I read it I recognized clearly what I am feeling-burdened. 

My heart sighed a sigh of relief.

I know what to do with my burdens.

I take them to Jesus.

Even the ones I feel pressing down on me but cannot name.

What a blessing to have a burden bearer to run to.

"Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30