"Our Daily Burdens" 

Psalm 68:19
"Blessed be the Lord who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation. Selah.

The atoning death of Christ on the cross was planned and executed to be a one-time payment price for all sin. But the grace, forgiveness, and mercy of it is almost impossible for us to actuate and actualize if we hang on to our daily burdens of unforgiveness and ingratitude. It seems we must be in the continual process of letting go and letting God. Why do we love carrying the load when we do not need to? Is it the false pride of martyrdom? Is it manipulation of those who have wronged us? Is it the sympathy or slack that we get from others? Is it really all about control? Is it lack of faith? I must be careful not to appear to be too knowledgeable about this issue, for fear of being misjudged. Oh, the burden of that. Hmmm... only Jesus can help me. But, I must relent and maybe even repent. I have never enjoyed extra weight, who does? 

To close my thoughts today the word "Selah" is and has been a bit of a mystery. Could mean "a pause" or "a crescendo", or "a musical interlude". Depending on the context I have heard it say to me the variety of poignant things.  

1. Shhhh or Shut my mouth.
2. Yes Lord Yes!!! or Big Amen!
3.(No words, just music that brings tears.)

Hey, take your choice, but please lay your burdens down at the foot of the cross.  
See you there.
Pastor Fred