Zelig Pliskin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cCast your burden upon Hashem, and He will sustain\nyou.\u201d (Psalms 55:23)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone in the world has burdens. Some are heavier than\nothers \u2013 some are lighter. You cannot always tell how heavy someone else\u2019s\nburden is; you only have the subjective experience of your own. But know, with\nclarity, that just as you have burdens, so does everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here we have the ultimate advice on how to handle your\nburdens: do not do it alone. You never have to do it all yourself. As a matter\nof fact, it\u2019s impossible to do it all yourself. You can call upon the Almighty,\nyour Father, your King, Creator and Sustainer of the universe to help you. Our\nverse tells us that you can give over your entire load of baggage to Hashem,\nand He will sustain you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Growth Through Tehillim: Exploring Psalms for Life\nTransforming Thoughts, p. 129)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n______________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The term \u2018casting\u2019 <\/strong>is used by people who go fishing\nat the riverside. They take their fishing rod with them that has a long line on\na reel. When they are ready to catch a fish, They take a firm hold of the\nhandle of the rod, they release the reel from a locked position and they fling\nthe rod (in their hand of-course) over from behind them (position) to over in\nfront of them, and the line goes into the water. The object of this exercise is\nto cast the weight on the end of the line as far as they can<\/strong> from them\ninto the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNow there is something else to keep in mind here. The\n\u2018Riverside is a pleasant <\/strong>and restful <\/strong>place, speaking of the Presence\nof The Lord<\/strong>. When we decide to \u201cCast our Cares on The Lord\u201d (onto God) we\ndo this best in the Presence of God. When we are at rest with Him<\/strong> (in\nHis Presence) we find the confidence to let go<\/strong> of our problems \u2013\nwhatever is concerning us. Just like the person fishing, we need to cast the\nline as far as we can \u2013 without restraint, to get the best results. Some of us\nuse a short line, so to speak, when we give our concerns to God. For us,\nwithout restraint means without reservation\u2026\u2026 to know that He will take\ncare of us\u2026..He can handle it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGod\u2019s shoulders are bigger than ours. We don\u2019t have to\nwear a frown.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere is another scripture that speaks of casting our cares.\nIt speaks of \u201cThrowing off every weight that hinders us and run that race in God\u201d\njust like an athlete will take off his weighty clothing and wear something\nlight \u2013 the lighter the better \u2013 no heavy jeans and jackets, he\/she must travel\nlight for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like that big rainbow fish or ribbons at the finish of\na race\u2026\u2026.The Lord can also bring blessing and a sense of accomplishment our\nway, when we cast our cares on Him and commit our way to Him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His word says that \u201cHe is a Rewarder of those who diligently\nseek Him\u201d\u2026..it takes diligence to commit every care and concern to\nGod\u2026..aye? Remember, it is best if you do this by the riverside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be decided in your heart, that once those things (concerns)\nare given to God, you are not going to take them back. The athlete\nleaves his jacket back at the starting line\u2026..he would not dare to run with\nit\u2026\u2026 yet many of us attempt to run this race in God (journey) with jackets,\nbaggage and everything else, saying to ourselves \u201cwhat\u2019s wrong? something\u2019s\nwrong, I prayed about that\u201d. So when we pray about something often, we need to\ndo something. Just like we need to act in faith sometimes or repent, we need to\nfling aside things (cast them away from us and refuse to worry) we need to let\ngo of them and commit them to The Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is saying to me that you cannot do this alone, that\u2019s why\nThe Comforter<\/strong> has come (the Holy Spirit). He will guide you into the\nTruth (the realization) that your God is able, and that He does care\nabout you\u2026\u2026that those who trust in Him do not trust Him in\nvain\u2026..that He can make all blessing abound to you as you get good at\nit: the more faith and confidence you show in Him, the more He delights to\nreward that. Jesus said that He is not a stingy Father like some earthly\nparents\u2026..He is not angry at us, He is not limited in resources. He is our\nDaddy, Elshadi: a Might Protector and Gracious Provider. He is Yahweh: the\nGreat I AM \u2013 He is everything we need. The Shepherd and Savior, Lord and\nDeliverer, Creator and Sustainer. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Amplified says:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cCast your burden on the Lord (releasing the weight of it)\u201d When\nyou give things to The Lord, release the weight of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My advice to each of you is to go to the Riverside in times\nof need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, go to that spiritual River and be Refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIND YOUR REST IN GOD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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