If Someone was looking to experience tension headaches or just tension in their muscles, you don’t have to work hard for that to happen. One drive downtown can do that for me, or a difficult conversation, or even a hard decision. There are lots of things. I am sure you have your own list.

A few days ago, I went through a list in my head of everything that was adding to the constant knot at the base of my neck. As I thought about what it is, I named it, described what is about the issue that was worrying me, then, I imagined laying it down at the foot of the cross. I did this over and over again, until- there was nothing left. It took a while. I also had to make sure I did not take that pile I just left at His feet and put all back upon myself!

I read a scripture today which I think is a very pleasant follow up to the practice. of giving all your burdens to God. Psalm 33:11 says this: “ May your unfailing love REST upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you”.

As I read that an image of one of those wheat bags you put in the microwave when your neck is sore and your muscles are tight. As I take it, put it in the microwave, then, take it out and wrap it around my neck, I feel the warmth and it rests on my neck and shoulders, just like God’s unfailing love. It surrounds me and rests on me.

So, today I stop and say thank you, Father, for your unfailing love- it is not fleeting like so much of this world. I can count on this. Your love stays with me always.