�Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved�
(Psalm 55:22).
Scripture constantly exhorts us to commit our ways unto the Lord, to cast all our burdens and cares upon Him, and to be anxious for nothing as we struggle against the world, the flesh and the Devil in this life. To commit our way unto the Lord means we humbly follow where He leads being confident that His way is one of wisdom and everlasting love in Christ. If we could determine our own way through this world, we would always be careful to avoid adversity, sickness, and trials. Yet, the Lord often leads His children in ways of darkness and distress, anguish and agony. Therefore, we need constant grace to commit our way to the Lord. How blessed it is to have this grace! And when we do commit our way to the Lord we are free from anxiety and we rejoice in the Lord, and that joy is abiding! Do you have abiding joy in the Lord in the midst of this dark world�this vale of tears that we must limp through? Our only hope, joy, and rejoicing is found when we look directly to Christ and �Cast our burden on the LORD�� (Psalm 55:22). What about you? Are you bearing your burdens or have you cast them at the foot of the cross? Yes, life is difficult�struggles abound�there�s much heartache, death, destruction and disappointment. Nevertheless, the Word of the Lord tells us to �cast all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you� (1 Peter 5:7). And when we do we have the precious promise of the Lord that �the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus� (Philippians 4:7).
