"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." NIV
"Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." NLB
In Galatians 6:2 Paul tells us,
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." NIV
"Share each other's burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ". NLB
We bring our burdens to our Lord, that's a privilege. We share each other's burdens, that's our responsibility. We talked to quite a number of people, the majority bed ridden and in wheelchairs. Some find it hard to accept, others are resigned to their present situation in a Nursing Home, but there are those whose faith in God is strong. It's a joy to hear the testimonies of the latter.
Every week we are there to lend that listening ear, counsel and pray with them if they are agreeable. A number request for prayers.
- What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer! - Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer. - Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there. - Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer—
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there. Joseph M Scriven
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