My Devotion

Prayer
Dear Lord, I cast all my cares upon you. I lay all my burdens down at your feet... and anytime that I don't know what to do... I'll cast my burden unto you... for I have known your mercy and grace; I have tasted your love and faithfulness, and I am reassured this day that you will not let me be moved beyond your will and love, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

Psalm 55

Reflection
"Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved" Whenever I see this verse I cannot help but ask, "What about the unrighteous?" What will He "permit" for them? It is hard for me to see myself as righteous? I know that through the precious and loving sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross that I am made righteous... therefore, I hope this Psalm applies to me. I've always loved that song, "Cast Your Burdens, unto Jesus, for He cares for YOU!" I sing it often and of course when I read this Psalm this morning I couldn't help but sing it into the fabric of my soul this day... how many burdens are there that need the Lord's care... there are piles and piles of them. The Psalmist is reassureing that the Lord will sustain us when we do that casting... I used to fish and I always wanted to cast as far as I could or as far as the banks would allow. As my life deepens and my love widens for others and for my own... the casting reaches further and further... the LORD knows... the LORD cares... the LORD is active in my behalf and in yours this day... rejoice... "He will never permit you to be moved"