CONVICTED

Are you carrying your assigned load or everyone else's?

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World 12 week study series Chapter 4 - The Cure

The story is told of a man who was given specific instructions to carry three stones through the woods up the road that winds up the side of the hill.  He was told once he got to the top to leave the wagon there.  He was excited to know that God had asked him to do a task and that the weight was light and easy to manage. 

On the way he made several stops, either to chat, have a drink or help his friends along the way. He told them of his mission and was also asked where he was headed.  Of course they asked him to load up some things in his wagon and take it up to the hill for them.

Naturally the stuff he gathered made his wagon heavier every time. 
That's where the trouble began.
He began getting angry, complaining, frustrated and weary. 
He fumed at God with many questions and wanted to give up. 

He had sense enough to pray, and God came to his side.
God:  "Sounds like you're having a hard time, what's the problem?"
Man:  "You gave me a job that is too hard for me."
God:  "What is this?"
Man:  " That belongs to John, my good friend.  He didn't have time to bring it up himself.  I thought I would help." 
God:  "And this?"
The man tried to explain as God continued to unload the wagon removing both light and heavy items.

You guessed it as God removed the items the wagon got lighter and he was back to the load God gave him to carry.  The man grew silent as God continued.... 

God:  "If you will be content to let others take their own burdens, I will help you with your task."
Man:  "But I promised I would help! I cannot leave these things lying here."
God:  "Let others carry their own belongings.  I know you were trying to help, but when you are weighted down with all these cares, you cannot do what I have asked of you." 

That's where I got convicted... (Please get the book read the story as I can't post it all.)

Today, the word of God that states, My yoke is easy and My burden is light, and He will not ask us to carry more than we can bear took on a new meaning in my life. Truly what we think are our burdens and stresses that causes all kinds of maladies are in most cases the weight of others we are carrying and not the assignment or purpose God has given to us.  We take on children's responsibilities, church responsibilities and other troubles that we need to give the opportunity to others to figure out, deal with and learn the lessons themselves.  We get involve and overwhelm ourselves with numerous activities, accept all types of invitations, do all kinds of tasks for others along the way, forsaking our calling and assignment and just loading our light wagons and then blame God.  OUCH!!!

Today I ask, what's in your wagon?  Let's talk....            

Please share this post so we can have a great discussion and help you lighten your wagon, put the excitement and passion back in your assignment with God's help. 

Keep the Faith!
Precious Jewel