except when it’s not
September 3, 2008
…But what about when it feels more like a burden than a gift?
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Oh no, so sorry to hear you are having a tough time. Praying for ya.
P.S. The photo is great by the way, love the green set against the black + white.
@cassgirl says:
That’s when you fall in the bosom of an All MIGHTY God and be immersed in His Grace.
When that’s hard to do by yourself, you find a friend or soulmate to bring you back to that place once again.
Lovin and Prayin friend..
Yup, this is a gift that we don’t return. “Burden” is just a story that we tell ourselves. There’s always a better feeling thought to be had within easy reach; the Holy Spirit watches out for us that way. But we have to reach for that better feeling thought.
You sound like a terrific woman. I’m so grateful to know that you’re here on this planet with me.
XO, Katie
I understand somewhat….
This is when you just pour it all out and leave it at the cross… let God carry you through this time….
You are LOVED
Well I suppose I could say something really spiritual, but thats not at all who I am. You have made me really think about honesty in friendships lately. So here’s what I do when I’m having a bad day: Do the best that I can for that day and look forward to the next, in hopes it will be much better one. Oh and I take a nap for as long as I can, I love naps! I will be praying for you and your day. I have one question, how did you make the mug in color and not the rest of the picture. I was trying to make just a straw green (from starbucks of course!) and I only saw how to do like circles of color. Anyways if anyone knows much about that program, let me know. Love ya!
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@mandythompson says:
Then you hold on to point #1, believing that tomorrow’s yesterday will soon be history.
love you. a lot.
i’m soaking in the advice. and the love.
thanks, friends.
Man. I understand this feeling.
I started a post a while back that I’ve never been able to finish, “Blessed With a Burden.”
I just can’t seem to get my head to understand what my heart is feeling.
i’d love to hear your thoughts when you’re able to find them…
@danielleH says:
Yeah, what about that?
Isn’t that when we make the choice to say “this is the day the Lord has made i WILL rejoice.”
hmmm…exactly what i needed to tell myself today…and i needed a friend to remeind me to tell myself. so thanks.
sorry that you are burdened.
you go home in 2 days! wowwowowow.
thanks for that reminder, yeller…
I figure today’s burden is to propel us into tomorrow’s annointing which will in turn give us a future full of blessing.
At least that is what I tell myself when the load seems to be to heavy to bear.
i’ve read that sentence 3 times already. and i know i’m going to read it quite a few more times before the day’s over.
^^Agreed. Good phraseology, Rachel. Good thought.
This one take some thought to get past the cliche phrases that come to mind when I try to describe my feelings on the topic. Cliches just don’t cut it. But they’re almost what I mean. Know what I mean?
@atangie says:
Here is my answer to your possibly rhetorical question:
These are the days that you tell Teddy’s wife to put a sock in it and use a different coffee mug like this one: http://www.zazzle.com/crap_mug-168592669964158248
@atangie says:
Or if you are Natalie having a burdensome day: http://www.zazzle.com/go_ninja_on_you_mug-168271820332813255
teddy’s wife?? what am i missing?
(nice mugs, by the way!)
Ok Alece I am not allowed to ask you questions anymore. This is like the third time I asked you for “computer” help and then figured it out! I got the straw colored green and the rest b&w. I will show you sometime, its very cute!
@atangie says:
Eleanor Roosevelt is the name on your mug under the quote. Isn’t she Theodore’s (Teddy’s) wife? Maybe I have my factoids mixed around…
@cassgirl says:
@angie
yes… Eleanor was Teddy’s wife, she was a brilliant woman!!
@ventigrace says:
i hear you…
faith — glad you figured it out! i’d love to see your picture.
@ngie — oh THAT teddy! yes! you are so quick, you know that!? thanks, friend
@tamhodge says:
then hope that the mystery will unfold before you a new vision. or at least new eyes to look upon what you have now, differently, if need be.
new eyes. i think that’s what i need.
Yes. The ninja mug works for my theoretical purposes.
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Sometimes life sucks. We either just deal with it, put one foot in front of the other and get on getting on, or we go hide under the covers. I have tried to hide under the covers. That does not work.
The only advice I can give you is to go hug someone you love. That may not help you solve what ever problem has caused your life to suck, it will make you feel better.
natalie — approved???
ed — but can’t i just hide under the covers for even a little while!?!?
Sometimes I think we exepect too much of ourselves. Who said life would be easy or not full of burdens? That’s why we’re reminded to cast the burdens off… I don’t recall reading a verse that says “if you’re really a good Christian then you’ll never have any burdens in your life. If you do, then you are weak and full of sin!” ;) Something that came to my mind when reading through the comments- Jesus sweat blood. OK? Sweat blood! Don’t tell me that Man didn’t feel a freaking burden. Don’t tell me that he didn’t think that day totally sucked. He was obiendent, and yes, he did go to the Father (which, let’s face it, we all need to do that more, but we’re all a work in progress and we’re not children of virgins…), but that does not mean He didn’t feel the weight of a really bad day. So whaddya do when it feels more like a burden than a gift? Cut yourself some slack, remind yourself that it’s only just one day out of many, eat a PB cup, drink a chai and *try* to relax under the burden. try and sing to. I put on a CD w/ one of my favorite songs and listen to it over and over and over while I ball my eyes out. Lily looks at me like -WHAT is Mumma doing?-
I love this, Christen. Thank you. I just needed to tell you. You have spoken truth and it comforts me. Blessings!
Christen … that was amazing. Thank you.
Alece – I just want to let you know that I’m praying for you. And so is the Holy Spirit. I know, because He prayed through me. Your ways are known to Him, and He feels the burden of your heart. Tears roll down His cheeks for you. You are not forgotten.
christen — i love that your comment didn’t just bless me, but others too. thank you for that.
and annie — thank you for your sweet words.. wow.
I have just recently come across your blog and am enjoying reading it.
I think like most of us, I wish we had a definite answer but my heart is there with you. I don’t understand why we experience such seemingly insurmountable burdens at times (or even for lifetimes). I do know that somehow and for some reason they filter through God’s hands.
So we just hold on with all our might and eventually we will look back and realize that we weren’t holding on at all but Jesus was holding on to us. I also know that He allows things in our worlds as weighty as they may be to turn our face towards Him. Until the burden is lifted, know He is catching evey tear, knows your heart and is there even when we don’t feel His presence or understand Him and allow godly friends to help lift the burden.
“filter through God’s hands” — those four words struck a chord inside me… i have to remember that they’ve already passed through His hands and He’s holding me as they pass through mine.
thank you, julie.