More often than not, we go about life’s journey bearing weights,
These weights slow us down in the journey of life.
However, we get so accustomed to them
That we do not see them for what they are.
We make efforts to rationalize this action of ours.
Thus, we would rather play the blame game
Than take responsibilities for our actions
This we do, to make ourselves feel good
We then begin to go about life with different shakes of weights
However, our eyes are blinded to them
Hence, we assume we are doing fine
Whereas all is not well.
These weights cannot be exhaustively highlighted
And they differ from person to person
They appear to know how to creep into our lives
They include such things that hinder us from making the most of our lives
They are: the weight of envy, unforgiveness, past failures, hurts,
The weight of measuring up to the expectations of men,
The weight of seeking acceptance and recognition by people,
The weight of hatred, guilt, strife and many more.
These weights do not only impede our growth but also blindfold us
Thus, making it difficult for us to realize our need for help.
Yet we are in a terrible condition
That needs an urgent attention
Yippee!!! we need not look too far
We need only to look up to Jesus
Who came to this world for our sakes
To bear our griefs, carry our sorrows and take upon Himself our sins
Release and let go of all weights, they would only draw you back
Jesus Christ has paid the price for these weights, lay them all at His feet
He is capable of bearing them
And would give you for an exchange a light weight to bear
His weight will give you rest
It is easy and light,
It will afford you the opportunity of living a fulfilled life
And on the other side of it is peace, joy and eternal life.
Charisbeth 