I think everyone has gone through at least one season when the Cross feels really heavy. Jesus stands on the path you are on and says” keep going”. Your response is short and simple” no Lord, I don’t want to.”

That is how I have been feeling. When I was running today and listening to music I heard this song about the Cross. I was thinking about it. The Cross- I have carried it with the help of my Good Shepherd since I was 12 years old. He has walked many valleys, fields and even climbed a few mountains with me- the Cross with me every step.

Today the Lord reminded me, that I do not carry it alone. He is with me. I do not need to be afraid. He also reminded me of the verse in Matthew 28:30-31 “ Come to Me, all of you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Some days I forget. I come to Him, but fail somehow to really allow Him to bear the weight of the burden. No wonder I find myself tired sometimes.

He reminds me that He knows the path ahead, even if I don’t even see a path. He reminded me this morning that He lead His people through the desert and there are no pathways there.

Maybe you feel a bit like I do, you need Him to strengthen you for some journey He has you on or is calling you to. He promises us in His Word to not be afraid for He is with us. Do not anxously look about you, for He is your God. Surely He will help you, surely He will uphold you with His righteous right hand.” Isa. 41:10