"Not Made to Bear"

"Not Made to Bear"

Huge white snowflakes fell gently one day,
Wet and clinging on the trees they lay,
The hardwoods tried to bear the weight,
But the load of snow was just too great,
And the branches snapped beneath the strain,
Only wounded skeletons remain.
But the evergreens that stand nearby,
On their own strength did not rely,
They just relaxed and the heavy snow
Slid from their boughs to the earth below.
And the wise evergreens still stand tall,
Teaching a lesson to one and all,
For we never were meant to bear alone,
The burdens we think are all our own.
Abundant grace God will bestow
If we relax and just let go.


This is a selection from the keepers at home magazine.

This poem reminded me how we must not rely on our own strength during trials and tribulations, but solely on God's grace. Even though we live in this dark world God has promised to be our light to guide and direct our path. He has also promised to protect us from evil and provide for our every need.

Psalm 84:11--"For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly."

May we live our lives in light of God's promises and truths that are lined out for us in His word.

Serving Our Lord Together,
Michelle Harrison