In recovery as well as life in general we must recognize the difference between burdens that are right for us to bear and burdens that are wrong. We should never bear the burdens of sin or doubt, but there are some burdens placed on us by our Higher Power, which he does not intend to lift off. God wants us to roll them back on him– to literally “cast your burden,” which he has given you, “on God….” If we set out to serve God and do his work, but get out of touch with him, the sense of responsibility we feel will be overwhelming and defeating. But if we will only roll back on God the burdens he has placed on us, he will take away the immense feeling of responsibility, replacing it with an awareness and understanding of himself and his presence.
Many of us set out to do service work, and serve God with great courage and with the right motives, but with no intimate relationship with our Higher Power, they are soon defeated. We will not know what to do with our burden and that produces weariness in our lives.
So cast your burden to God. You have been bearing it all, thinking that you have to be Mr. or Ms Recovery. You need to place one end of your burden on God’s shoulder. Commit to God whatever burden he has placed on you. Don’t just cast it aside, but put it over onto him and place yourself there with it. You will see that your burden is then lightened by the sense of companionship. But you should never try to separate yourself from your burden.
Remind yourself that the entire burden you have been carrying is not for you to bear.
Daily lay those burdens at the feet of the Master with total willingness to carry your part.
Consider it all joy when you face certain trails because and know that it is in difficulty we are made strong.
Serenity for You!
~The Monty’man
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