October 12
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PSALM 55 WHEN YOU CAST YOUR BURDENS TO THE LORD
16 But I call to God, and the LORD will save me.
17 Evening and morning and at noon
I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice.
18 He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage,
for many are arrayed against me.19 God will give ear and humble them,
he who is enthroned from of old, Selah
because they do not change and do not fear God.
20 My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant.
21 His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you;
he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
23 But you, O God, will cast them down into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and treachery shall not live out half their days.
But I will trust in you. – Psalm 55:16-23
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Do you run to someone when you are in trouble and suffering?
Do you get relieved when you unburden and start complaining?
Did you get comforted or understood for what you are going through?
If you resort to depending on other humans, you will be far from the truth
But when you cast your burdens to the Lord, you will be comforted
He never fails to hear even when you cry day and night; he’ll be there for you.
When you cast your burdens to the Lord, he will sustain and give you strength
Your faith will grow and you will be able to endure your circumstances
If you are faithful to serve the Lord, you will find much joy and peace
When you lay down on Jesus’ feet your pleadings, you will find hope
Cast your burdens to the Lord and you will feel light
Unburden to others and you may be confused and lose sight.
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REFLECTION
• What is the biggest promise when can take away from this psalm?
• How is casting your burdens to God different from doing it to others?