We all have concerns of one sort or another,some we seek to address, others we may not face up to ,which does not help,it may be a good idea to get help in resolving them. But then there are concerns that are beyond us, that we cannot do anything about, be they wars,relationships,and so on,and yet we worry about them. So the question is what should we do?.I read these words written by one of the Puritans,it was part of a prayer, it requests help as to our concerns,' Help me to leave my concerns in your hands'. Such very wise words, words that are instructive, helpful, and challenging. First it is instructive,it is telling us what we can do,are we willing to follow these instructions?.Next they are helpful instructions,they are telling us where help can be found,like the Psalmist who prayed,' 'From where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth'(Psalm 121 v 1- 2 ).Then these words are challenging us to trust God with our concerns, 'Help me to leave my concerns in your hands'. The concerns are beyond us we have tried everyway to solve them,to no avail,leave them with God , trust Him to undertake.
'All your anxiety, all your care,
Bring to the mercy seat,leave it there,
Never a burden He cannot Bear,
Never a friend like Jesus'.
Words Edward H. Joy.
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