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When you face the lasting impact of challenging experiences and feel unsure about handling the aftermath, remember that everyone has their own baggage. You are not alone in dealing with lingering difficulties. The important question is: What do you do with your emotional burdens and hardships? Can you learn to give your baggage to Jesus?
Psalm 34:4 says:
“I sought the Lord, and he answered; he delivered me from all of my fears.”
Psalm 34:4, New International Version
This verse invites everyone, regardless of their struggles, to lay their burdens at Jesus’ feet, finding refuge and relief from their anxieties.
The beauty of walking alongside Jesus is that you no longer carry your burdens alone. The weight that once felt overwhelming and oppressive can be given to Jesus, bringing a sense of liberation and peace. Matthew 11:28-30 reinforces this, urging those who are weary and burdened to seek solace in Him, promising rest and respite for their souls through His gentle guidance and comforting presence.
Instead of struggling with your baggage alone, turn to Jesus, who offers unmatched compassion and understanding. By surrendering your thoughts and fears to Him, you open yourself to divine intervention and comfort. While God’s response may not remove every hardship, it provides a foundation of truth and fulfillment, driving fear away and fostering hope within your heart.
Approaching the Lord with vulnerability and longing is met with divine favor and deliverance from distress. Through moments of surrender and optimism, you can witness the protective embrace of angelic intervention, shielding you from fears and uncertainties. As you call upon Him with humility and faith, the Lord responds, guiding you through challenges and surrounding you with His care and protection.
Holy Father, Thank You for Your abundant grace. I come to You with heavy burdens, in need of Your Spirit to deliver me from my fears. As I look to You today, I ask for the nearness of Jesus to meet me, that I might lay my burdens rightly at His feet, and receive true rest for my soul. Thank You, God, for answering me in my time of need. In Jesus’s name I pray. Amen.
Listen now to the short version of this Abide meditation, “Give Jesus Your Baggage,” based on Psalm 34:4. Let God speak to your heart about how to give all. your fears and burdens to God.
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