Today is Thursday, March 2nd, 2023; Karen's Korner #4859

"The Lord lifts the fallen,
and those bent beneath
their loads." 

~ Psalm 145:14 LAB

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Bible Commentary:  "Sometimes our burdens seem more than we can bear and we wonder how we can go on. The psalm writer stands at the bleak intersection of life's road and points toward the Lord, the great burden bearer. God is able to bear our unbearable burdens because He (all in verses in Psalm 145):

* is great beyond discovery - verse 3
* does glorious things across many generations - verse 4
* is full of glory, splendor, majesty, and miracles - verse 5

* does awe-inspiring deeds - verse 6
* is righteous - verse 7
* is kind, merciful, patient, and loving - verse 7
* reaches out to us with compassion - verse 9

*rules over an unending kingdom - verse 13
* is our source of food, water, and help - verse 15
* is fair in all His dealings and full of kindness - verse 17

* remains close to those who call on Him - verse 18
* listens to our cries and sends His protection - verse 19 & 20

"If we are bending under a burden and feel that we are about to fall, we are encouraged to turn to God for His help. He is ready to bear our burdens."

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