There's no doubt that since The Fall we humans have lived in chaos, not only as a race, but in our individual lives. We long for a "Pax Romana" of the soul as we listen to the problems our friends are facing, watch the astounding tragedy in Japan mount in scope each day, become aware the increase of hungry children in our own country, or look at the hole we have dug for ourselves in so many "things to do" in what seems like so little time. It's easy to be overwhelmed by all this and forget that Jesus is there to bear our burdens, "Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Mt 11: 28-30). A beautiful hymn underscores this timeless truth in succinct poetry:
Cast your burden on the Lord,
Only lean upon his word;
You will soon have cause to bless
His eternal faithfulness.
He sustains you by his hand,
He enables you to stand;
Those whom Jesus once has loved
From his grace are never moved.
Human counsels come to naught;
That shall stand which God has wrought;
His compassion, love, and power,
Are the same forevermore.
Bro. Rene
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