Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding. – Jeremiah 17:7-8

The overwhelming burden she has to bear was unbearable. Alone and widowed with four children to feed, bills to pay, households to do, office problems, children’s homework…plundered by chords and responsibilities that seem no end, she simply feels like giving up. How good it is to have a day of rest all to herself. Day after day, she holds on to one hope and the one belief that has seen her through all difficulties. God promised that He is with her and He will never abandon her. At times in the nights, it is her tears that keep her company. These tears of anguish, helplessness and frustration only bring her comfort and closer to God for she knows that every single tear she shed, it is gathered by the angels and it will be turned to tears of joys. She faithfully looks to God for every providence, for every comfort, for every protection. But the widow never gives up. She knows that Yah, the Lord, is her strength and song. He is also her salvation in whom she will trust and not be afraid (Isaiah 12:2).

Are you like the widow? Are there moments when you feel like giving up, throw every problem to the wind and pretend they never exist? Do you feel that you are alone and no one seems to know or care about you? Be at peace, my friend, for there is Someone who knows and understands. There is Someone who sits on the right-hand side of God interceding for you. There is Someone who never leaves you nor forsake you. This Someone is Jesus, who have given His life on the cross for your salvation, to set you free. You are not alone in this world for Jesus has carried all your burdens on Him on the cross. Simply exchange your burdens with His love. The yoke is much easier to carry.

Question yourself:

• Do I know this Jesus as my personal friend just as the widow does?
• Am I willing to give my burdens to God and exchange it with His love and His yoke which is easier to carry?