From Psalm 55:22: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Life’s stumbling footsteps
Sullen heart weighed down
Darkness at doorstep
Day’s final breakdown
Burdens never light
Load much too heavy
Collapsing at night
Floodwaters’ levee
Spirit’s tiresome tone
Christ walks alongside
Merciful seeds sown
Faith breathing, clear-eyed
Shelter’s welcome place
Prayer’s trusted reach
Overflowing grace
Christ’s faithful outreach
With every new day
Worry taking flight
Christ’s open gateway
Now traveling light
From Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
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Thank you for reading and sharing this kind response.
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A stunning poem, thank you, Richard!
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Carole, thank you for reading and sharing. Your feedback feeds the inner process of my writing journey. God’s peace be with you and Keith.
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This poem is a reminder for me today. Thank you for sharing.
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Diana, thanks so much for your response to this poem. I continue to enjoy the journey that my writing has brought to me. God’s peace be with you.
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Thank you for sharing yet another thought-provoking poem. 🙂
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Nancy, I am pleased that you find this poem thought-provoking. Anytime one of my writings does this, there is a welcome sense of fulfillment.
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This poem made me think about the fact that we have to lay down our burdens daily and that Jesus is always ready to bear them.
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Amen. Indeed, Jesus walks so close to us that He can feel every burden buried deep within our hearts. Vickie, your faithful responses provide a moment of reflection for me.
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I love this so much. It reinforces the words God spoke to me on New Year’s Day. Thanks for impacting my life and lifting my spirit through your God inspired poetry. God bless you my friend. 🙏🏾😊
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Elaine, I hope that you will continued to be blessed with more moments of feeling God’s Word at work in your life. God’s peace be with you.
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You too. Thanks
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Elaine, God’s peace be with you.
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