Burden

I carry a burden
I carry it constantly
I pray about it
I think about it
I worry about it
and I am overwhelmed by it

It helps to share your burden
when shared, it is lighter,
there are more hands carrying it
and praying for it

Then, there is a lot less worry about it!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Yes: Best to talk about it. Good advice, Kathleen. ~ unburdened
Hassall Avatar
February 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Thanks, Gershon. It helps me.
M  Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sharing our woes and burdens with others lessens our load! Nice one Kathleen! Debx
Hassall Avatar
February 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Thank you, Deb!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
So true! Don’t carry it alone. <3
Hassall Avatar
February 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Things are too heavy to carry alone for sure! Thanks, Kim!
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