The trusting heart to Jesus clings,

Nor any ill forebodes,

But at the cross of Calv’ry, sings,

Praise God for lifted loads!

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Singing I go along life’s road,

Praising the Lord, Praising the Lord,

Singing I go along life’s road,

For Jesus has lifted my load.

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The passing days bring many cares,

“Fear not,” I hear Him say,

And when my fears are turned to prayers,

The burdens slip away.

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He tells me of my Father’s love,

And never slumb’ring eye,

My everlasting King above

Will all my needs supply.

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When to the throne of grace I flee,

I find His promise true,

The mighty arms upholding me

Will bear my burdens too.

Lyrics by Eliza E. Hewitt

For the past several months, I have been dealing with some health issues. It is physically hard at times, and often I have wondered why God put these problems into my life. Then, as I read God’s “love letter” to me, I was reminded that these are not problems, but plans that He has for me. “God meant it unto [me for] good…” Then He brought back to memory 2 Corinthians 12:9 which says, “And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Every day, I have a decision to make. Will I become discouraged and downhearted because of things that are really my Father’s perfect plan for me, or will I rejoice that He has chosen me to fulfill whatever purpose that He has in mind? “Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

I am not capable of bearing this alone. Thus God sent me another note telling me to cast my burdens on Him and He will sustain me (Psalm 55:22). What a joy it is to give the King of all, my little burden, knowing that he will take care of me!

Now I can sing with all my heart “Jesus has lifted my load” for “the mighty arms upholding me will bear my burdens too!”