Burdened with a Load

1. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
   Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
   Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
   And you will keep singing as the days go by.

Difficult Days, Dates, or Moments:

Are you going through some hard days knowing the pain/heartache will only get worse? Are you aching to get through another "anniversary" date that you can never forget? Are you having a moment where everything is going wrong? Are you have a moment that makes you cry? Are you feeling alone?

Words of Encouragement:

Don't go through those days or moments.... alone. Please. First, take a empty book out and write out your thoughts of heartache and sorrow to the Lord. Share your deepest pains and aches with Him. He calls to us to cast our burdens unto Him and He even keeps our tears in a bottle. (1 Peter 5:7, Ps. 56:8) Let them go. Give them to Jesus.

Pray in those moments. Close your eyes right now. Just pray. Ask your Heavenly Father for strengthen and encouragement. God hears you. Truly, He does. Ask Him to comfort you and guide your steps. (Pr. 3:5-6)

Phone or spend time with a friend. Rely on a good friend and share your heart with her. Allow her to be a listening ear. God tells us to bear one another's burdens. Ask her to strength you and pray for you.

Look for the good. Remember that you are giving so many blessings. Past, present.... and future. Cherish the good memories. Bring to mind the positive things, the joyful memories, and the happy moments. Take pictures of the present memories. Treasure them in your heart. Smile. Make good moments. Laugh at silly things. Look toward the future. Know that tomorrow is a new day. Know that heaven is home. :D

Take a bath. Read a relaxing book or magazine. Bake some cookies. Listen to classic music. (Yes, it makes a difference what you listen to.) Take a walk. Smell the flowers. Breathe.

Remember:

God is always with you. A friend can "hug" you. Time will heal all. Heaven is home. :)