The scree field lay ahead, an endless sward of grey and brown sandstone. Pausing to wipe the heat of summer from my brow, I peered over my shoulder. The hikers following behind were smiling and laughing–unfazed by the weight of the pack on their backs.
But I was unaccustomed to the burden and new to hiking. Joining this group of experienced backpackers on a roundtrip fourteen-mile journey into the interior of the rugged Montana terrain was proving more challenging than I imagined. My calves were visibly cramping, and I didn’t have the appropriate gear for the trip.
Though I knew reaching the destination would require more of me than I had to give, I was determined not to complain. I had chosen this route. The rocky trail was mine to overcome.
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Have you ever faced a mountain, its size and impassability overwhelming? Fractured relationships you long to repair. A cancerous growth that spreads like wildfire. Anger or bitterness that wedges inside a loved one’s heart with seeming randomness. Unexplained abuse that steals beauty from life.
Maybe you’re standing on that rocky scree field today, wondering how you’ll make it across. You feel as though other people are going to pass you by–their lives filled with joy. Where did you go wrong?
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Perhaps the weight of your burden is pressing you down and the heat of the sun burns through your shirt as if it weren’t there. Even moving forward seems impossible. I understand. I’ve been there.
That day on the side of the slippery slope? Someone noticed the strain of my climb. Arriving by my side, he said, “I’ll carry your pack for a while. It won’t be a problem.”
With a wide grin, he strapped my burden on top of his and stayed by my side until we reached the summit.
Jesus is like that. He willingly carries our baggage. The cumbersome trials and challenges that weigh heavy on our hearts and minds–those nagging worries that keep us up at night; they are the burdens Christ invites us to off-load.
Friend, if you’re stuck on the scree field bearing a load to heavy for one person, won’t you give it to Him? He’s waiting to take it from you.
Scripture for reflection:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Peace and grace,
Tammy
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Wonderful analogy Ms. Tammy. Was this gentleman, by chance, Mr. Kennington? 🙂 He sounds like a keeper for someone for sure.
Yes, it was. He is absolutely a keeper! 🙂
hi darlin’ daughter, was Dave the one who carried your back pack, I hope!?
Hi mom. It was Dave! 🙂
Loved this analogy I think we all can relate to! Happy to stop by from Crystal’s!
Hi Jill,
I’m so sorry I didn’t see your comment! Thanks for stopping by.
I’m glad you enjoyed the analogy and appreciate you visiting.
Blessings,
Tammy
I just learned what a scree field is! I love this example of handing our burdens over to God to carry instead of dragging them on our own and lagging. Thanks for sharing.
I hope you never need to cross one! 🙂
Peace and grace,
Tammy
Beautiful picture of God’s kind help. If you don’t know how a yoke on a pair of ox works, there is usually a main ox and the other is young and learning, and the majority of the weight stays upon the main ox. It is an amazing picture of how Jesus wants us to walk with Him. Great post, many thanks
I love that, Debra. Thanks for sharing!
Peace and grace,
Tammy
I absolutely love this! So appreciate your encouragement today. Sharing and saving for myself.
Hi Patti.
Thanks for stopping over!
Have a blessed day!
Peace and grace,
Tammy