Psalm 145:14 (CB)

The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.

Burden Bearer: Sometimes our burdens seem more than we can bear, and we wonder how we can go on. David stood at this bleak intersection of life’s road and meditated on the Lord, the great burden bearer. God is able to lift us up because (1) his greatness is beyond our understanding (145:3); (2) he does mighty acts across many generations (145:4); (3) he is full of splendor and majesty (145:5); (4) he does wonderful and awesome deeds (145:5-6); (5) he is righteous (145:7); (6) he is kind, merciful, patient, loving, and compassionate (145:8-9); (7) he rules over an everlasting kingdom (145:13); (8) he meets all our daily needs (145:15-16); (9) he is righteous and gracious in all his dealings (145:17); (10) he remains near to those who call on him (145:18); and (11) he hears our cries and rescues us (145:19-20). If you are bending under a burden and feel that you are about to fall, turn to God for help. He is ready to lift you up and bear your burden.

Prayer: Father I pray (Psalm 55:22) Help me by your grace to “Cast my burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Amen.