Still Leaning on Him
Today I would like to share a devotion I had written over 2 years ago — I hope you don’t mind. When I read the piece, I was reminded that I still lean on Him for my daily needs…
“Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.” ~ Psalm 33:3-5 (ESV)
Last week as I was visiting Blogs for Wordless Wednesday, I came across the below poem on Barbara’s Blog (Thanks Barbara for allowing me to use it here):
What is faith? It is believing
That God’s promises are true;
Gladly taking what He offers,
Knowing that it is for you.What is faith? ‘Tis simply trusting,
Leaning on the Mighty One;
Putting all your weight upon Him,
Yielding all to Him alone.What is rest? ‘Tis faith reclining
In the Everlasting Arms;
Doubts removed and burdens banished,
Perfect peace amid alarms.~Author Unknown
Yes, I believe that God’s promises are true. Just think about how He promised us to send a Savior in the book of Genesis.
Yes, I gladly took His offer to take my sin and nail it to the cross. This offer is not only for me, but for all who allow His Holy Spirit to enter in, so that they may also believe.
Yes, I trust my Lord to soothe my soul when I am burned out and need His healing touch on my heart. I gladly lean on Him to carry me through the rough times.
Yes, I put all my burdens at the foot of the cross and leave them there. I don’t want to carry them with me anymore.
Yes, I love to sit in His lap so He can wrap this mighty arms around me and rock me to sleep when I am anxious. Only in His love I can grow to love the people around me, especially the ones that are unlovable…
How about you? Do you allow Him to carry your burdens? Or do you rather carry them yourself? It is much easier with Him, don’t you agree?
Lord of Heaven and Earth. You are almighty. You want to be part of our daily life. Lord, help us to lean on You alone when when our burdens are getting heavy. Keep us close to Your heart that we may share the love You have for us with those around us. We are trusting in Your mercy. We pray in the precious name of Jesus ~ Amen…
May God sweetly bless you my friend.
What comfort in these words, Iris! And the poem, I’m going to write that one in the back of my Bible, simply beautiful.
Thank you for sharing this today. I needed it today.
You are loved.
I am so thankful for Gods Word and the promises over and over again. Such peace and comfort can be found in each promise! love ya, Laurie
I love the poem! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Thank you Iris for these inspiring words today. I’m learning to let Him carry my burdens and not take so much on my own shoulders.
This really speaks to my heart Iris, because it is something the Lord has been working on with me recently. When I truly trust in Him and place my burdens at His feet, He gives me such peace. I must learn to do that daily.
What a great picture your words painted of our Lord soothing us, rocking us, holding us…