What we Carry

We all carry things, both physical and within us. We carry emotional loads and mental to do lists. Some are heavy and some are not even ours. Scripture reminds us that we are not asked to carry things alone. 

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Welcome to season four of Faith in the Cracks. I'm Pastor Karen Wright. Life has cracks, moments between activities, places where we feel fractured. This is the space where we listen for God in the ordinary moments of life, where we are reminded that just as cracks let things in, it's a space for light and love to shine through. So just like plants grow in the cracks of a sidewalk, let faith grow in the cracks of our lives, trusting that God is at work within us. Episode 21. What we carry. Every day we carry things with us. Sometimes they're visible, a backpack or a purse or groceries or our phone, water bottles. But many are invisible. We often carry worry or grief, regret, expectations, either our own or others, fear about the future, and who knows what else. And sometimes we've carried burdens for so long, we forget they're there. We forget if they're ours to carry or not. Jesus says, Come to me all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Now it's not that faith removes every hardship or takes away every burden. But it's a reminder that we don't carry them alone. Sometimes releasing a burden means asking someone for help. Sometimes it means forgiving ourselves. Sometimes it means trusting that tomorrow is a new day. And maybe there are times when we need to let go and give things up to God. So I want you to take a moment this week and ask, what am I carrying that God never intended me to carry alone? What am I carrying that is not mine to hold on to? And then place those burdens into Christ's hands. Know that you are not alone in carrying them. And may you discover that grace and love are lighter than fear. Hope is stronger than worry. And we are never alone. Until next time. Thanks for listening. New podcasts are released every Monday. If you like the show, share it with a friend, or scroll to the bottom of the episode description and support the show for the cost of a cup of coffee once a month. You can also check out my webpage at faithinthecracks.com. As you go through your week, remember you are a child of God and you are loved. May God seep into the cracks and bring forth new life.