Carry No Burdens

Carry no burdens upon your back 
Release them unto the Lord 
Take them to prayer and then leave them there 
Seal them with God's precious Word 

Carry no burdens upon your back 
Present them then turn around 
Look not upon them as pillars of salt 
Don't let them bear you down. 

Instead of the load, blessed be to the one
Who will hold you and lift you up
The one who will cover you 'neath his wings
The one who will carry your cup

Carry no burdens upon your back 
Let God lift that heavy weight 
His mercy and grace are yours when you ask 
Availing His heavenly gate

Your labors are laden and oxen borne
But they belong to the Lord
Take them to prayer take them straight to His throne
Seal them again with His Word

Carry no burdens then just believe
That God has complete control
If you'll give them to Him with 'nary a thought
You'll know he has hold of your soul. 

By Shirley Kiger Connolly 
c 2003

WE ARE NOT ALONE

We sit beside our smoldering fire
And stare at the slow, burning embers
We listen to the rhythm of the sprinkling rain
And gaze out our tear-stained windows.
But we are not alone
Our Father God is near.
The fire gentle covers with a blanket of its warmth.
The raindrops send a peaceful melody.
And God comforts us with His presence.

Shirley Kiger Connolly
©  2003