How to Handle Burdens
In Psalms 55, we see that David is weighed down by external pressures and internal struggles. Burdens come in many forms and often feel very heavy. Every one of us can identify with David’s desire to “fly away and be at rest.” (Psalm 55:6) Some of the loads we carry aren’t part of God’s plan for us. At times, we lug around guilt that lingers even after our confession of sin, we carry worry about the future, and some burdens are simply part of living faithfully in a broken world. We have genuine responsibilities — caring for family, navigating work demands, maintaining relationships — that can feel heavy. We also face relational difficulties that arise not because God orchestrates them but because we are imperfect people living among other imperfect people. When such challenges persist without resolution, they can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Nevertheless, every circumstance in life passes through God’s hands before reaching us. He never intends for any of His children to carry a burden without His help. He says to give our burdens to Him and promises to sustain us. Casting our cares upon God means releasing them fully into His control. (1 Peter 5:7) He will sustain us with His peace as we trust Him to see us through.
