{"id":148,"date":"2007-08-26T09:40:02","date_gmt":"2007-08-26T09:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/markdroberts\/2007\/08\/inspiration-from-the-pray-the-psalms.html"},"modified":"2007-08-26T09:40:02","modified_gmt":"2007-08-26T09:40:02","slug":"inspiration-from-the-pray-the-psalms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/markdroberts\/2007\/08\/inspiration-from-the-pray-the-psalms.html","title":{"rendered":"Inspiration from the Pray the Psalms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Excerpt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cast your burden on the LORD,
\nand he will sustain you;
\nhe will never permit
\nthe righteous to be moved.<\/p>\n

Psalm 55:22<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to read all of Psalm 55<\/a><\/p>\n

Prayer<\/strong>
\nO Lord, what a welcome invitation! Not only am I set free from carrying my burden alone, but also my partner in burden-bearing is none other than the all-powerful Sovereign of the Universe. I couldn’t ask for a better helper!
\nYet You do not usually take away my burden completely. Yes, You do lighten my load. Yet You continue to allow me \u2013 indeed, to call me \u2013 to carry my part. In this You sustain me, giving me the strength to keep on going. In a sense, we are partners in burden-bearing.
\nSo, today, Lord, I’m casting these burdens on You, with gratitude for Your ever-present help and comfort.
\n[Take time to share with the Lord those things that are heavy on your heart today.]<\/p>\n

Postscript<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"NathanJesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
\nMatthew 11:28-29
\nPicture<\/strong>
\nWhen my son, Nathan, as six years old, we went on our first backpacking trip. Though he was carrying a small pack, the climb to our camping spot was steep, and soon he got tired. (We did not know at the time that he also had asthma, and was struggling to breath.) With about a mile to go, I took his pack and strapped it to my own. From that point onward Nathan enjoyed the hike more than he had previously, and arrived at our camp site in fine spirits. Sometimes it helps to have somebody who can carry your burden.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Mark writes a devotional for The High Calling of Our Daily Work, a website associated with Laity Lodge. His \"Daily Reflections\" can be viewed online or sent as a daily email. If you wish to receive this email, just visit TheHighCalling.org and sign up. Mark serves on the editorial board of Worship Leader magazine, where he publishes articles and reviews, including his regular column \"Lyrical Poetry.\" Additionally, he has published dozens of articles in leading magazines and journals. He often speaks for churches and other Christian groups, and has been interviewed on over seventy-five radio programs nationwide. Mark is married to Linda, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Spiritual Director, and a retreat speaker. They have two children, Nathan and Kara.For Publicity Photos and Bio Statements for Mark, please check here. Mark's Dossier Professional History: Senior Director and Scholar-in Residence, Laity Lodge, October 2007 to present. Senior Pastor Irvine Presbyterian Church, June 1991 to September 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994 to 2007. Courses: New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Adjunct Instructor San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1995 to 2001. Courses: New Testament Greek and Exegesis Associate Pastor of Education First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1987-1991 Teaching Fellow Harvard University, 1980-1983 Education: Ph.D. in the Study of Religion. Harvard University, 1992. Area: New Testament and Christian Origins M.A. in the Study of Religion Harvard University, 1984. A.B. magna cum laude in Philosophy Harvard University, 1979. Phi Beta Kappa; Danforth Fellowship Books: Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Crossway, 2007 No Holds Barred: Wrestling with God in Prayer. WaterBrook, 2005 Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty. WaterBrook, 2003. Jesus Revealed: Know Him Better to Love Him Better. 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