Leave them there

There are, and have been, times in my life when I feel as if I am asked to carry more than my share. Now, where that comes from I do not know. I mean, how do we know how much is our share? How do we determine that we are doing more than others, or that others aren't doing as much as we are? But, suffice it to say that I, too, have my days when I feel as if I am being asked to bear more than my fair share of the load.

So, how do you combat the feeling of being over-used, over-expected, over-burdened? What do you do to make yourself feel less so? I know, without a doubt, that I have those days that I feel as if no one understands and that no one cares. I have those days that I might complain about it and grip about it. BUT, nothing works as well as praying about it.

Today's word is Numbers 11:14, NLT, which is a passage where we can see Moses struggling with the weight of leading the Israelites. It reads, "I can't carry all these people by myself! The load is far too heavy!"

Moses was feeling the weight of governing, directing, deciding for all the children of Israel. It had gotten to a point that no matter what Moses was doing, no matter the decision he made, he was questioned and folks complained about it. GOD had used Moses to lead His people, the children of Israel, the Israelites, from Egyptian bondage. Yet, they would complain about how they had it better under bondage.

When Moses got to the point that complaining wasn't helping, that gripping wasn't fixing it, that frustration wasn't working, he asked GOD to help. GOD told Moses what to do. Moses did what he was told, and things got better. 

If you're like me and get in the mullygrubs and feel like a lone ranger from time to time, take the time to pray. Not only does GOD know what you're going through, He can fix it. Take your burdens to the LORD and leave them there.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T