“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
II Corinthians 1:3, 4
Are you weak? heavy-ladened? Burdened? I am grateful for burdens, yes! Why? I know that I can go to my Savior and He cares.
I have the Source of comfort and courage. Jesus is there to help us climb out of ourselves, our burdens, our cares and into the fullness of joy He offers.
I’m grateful that I don’t have to walk life’s paths alone. Difficult ones? He carries me. Joyful ones? He is there to cheer with me the victories that are mine.
Jesus knows our every sorrow, take them to our Lord in prayer.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God 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 your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you;
You will find a solace there.
Blessèd 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.
What a friend we have in Jesus. He truly is the One we can turn to when we are heavy-laden and feeling the burdens of life.