DEEPER Daily Devotional
Saturday, 1st February 2025
Topic: Let Go Of The Weight
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:6-8
There’s this story that is often told of a woman who was carrying a heavy load walking by the roadside. A car pulled over and offered her a lift to which she was much obliged. She got in the car but still carried the load on her head. She didn’t realize that she had to put down her load in order to fully enjoy the benefits of the ride.
In the popular hymn, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” Joseph Scriven beautifully captures the reality of a lot of God’s people, writing, “Oh, what peace we often forfeit. Oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.”
Life has its burdens it heaps on us. But we must not be like the woman who sits in the car but still carries her burdens. The grace of God that saved you from sin can also relieve you of your burdens. Bring that weight to God in prayer, with thanksgiving, and leave it at His feet. No anxiety, no fear, no panic. Let the peace of God guard you, preserving you from every stress, pain, and mental breakdown. There is Grace available to you.
Prayer: Father, I lay every burden at Your feet. I know You will keep me in perfect peace.
Written by : Elorm Mensa
