Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

 Years of working around a lake as a park ranger, I had plenty of opportunities to see people catch fish. Either by net or fishing pole, they would cast it outward with hopes of receiving a reward for their effort. Letting go of that expensive lure or net to catch fish was risky because it could get hung up on the bottom or break off; yet without its release, no gain could be possible.  

 Today’s verse is a great reminder that we have a God who is willing to carry our burdens when they become too heavy. Sadly, we oftentimes wait too long, thinking we can tackle the issue by our own strength and efforts, only to find ourselves drained physically and emotionally. Just like the fisherman, you have to “let go” of your burdens, cast them upon the Lord and He will sustain you.

 What burdens are you still holding onto? Cast them like a fisherman’s net outward and let God bless you in return. He knows what you are going through and is very willing and capable of handing your troubles and returning back His best reward for your dependence upon Him. Cast your burdens today so you can catch a break and find peace in the moment of His love and presence. God bless!