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Ever hear this song:

Count your burdens, dread them one by one;

Count your burdens, blame what God hath done;

Count Your Burdens, dread them one by one;

Count your burdens, blame what God hath done.

No, I didn’t think so. It wouldn’t be a hit. But it is a way of life for many. Why? Because we do not focus on the blessing we have, but rather focus on the things we lack.

What difference does it make? It all comes down to where our focus is. When we focus on God – and His blessings – we are reminded that He is in control, and that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and who are called according to His purposes. Romans 8:28.

Here’s what Scripture says in Colossians 1:17:

“And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.”

Jesus is before all things – before what? Before our burdens? Yes. Before our problems? Yes.

So, put Him before your burdens – put Him before your problems. But even better – put your burdens before – meaning in front of – Him! Put your problems before – again in front of – Him!

“Cast your burden upon the Lord” says Psalm 55:22. The result, from Matthew 11:28:

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Rest – what a blessing in the time of trouble. So, count your blessings – not your burdens.

Bro. Parks