When I was in college, I would often take time to go into the gardens behind the chapel. There was a statue of Jesus with open arms in the center of the garden. Inscribed on one side was “Venite ad me”, the beginning of Matthew 11:28 in Latin. In times of trouble, I would remember Jesus issuing the invitation to come to Him when I was weary and burdened so He could give me rest.
Sometimes I have a hard time casting my burden on the Lord. I can drop my troubles at His feet just fine, but I have a tendency to pick them right back up again when the conversation is finished. And Jesus stands by patiently waiting for me to drop them again so He can help.
I love the hymn Cast Thy Burden upon the Lord because it’s a reminder that there is no shame in letting God take our burdens from us. We don’t have to do it alone.
That’s one of my favorite hymns too. This and Come Unto Jesus. I wish we sang them more.
I feel the same way. Shame at time to admit, and no patience. Hearing the song soothes my soul. I wonder when the Savior waits for me while I rant and cry. Wonder does she ever calm down to feel that I am here. I picture my nonsense. But this message has brought warmth and hope to try try again and “Cast my burden on the Lord” Thank you again