Relief

6.6 sextillion tons.

6,600,000,000,000,000,000,000 tons.

13,200,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 pounds.

The weight of the world on your shoulders? Realistically, there's no possible way for one person to carry 6.6 sextrillion tons, but it sure can seem that heavy at times. Why does our load have to grow to ridiculous proportions before we think to lay it at the foot of the cross?

How long do I wait before turning to Jesus? Why do I try to relieve my burden so many other ways that I know don't work?

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 4:7

This is the first verse my dad taught me, and he quotes it to me even today. As a child, it was reassuring that Jesus could help me. Today, it still calms my soul and reminds me to bring my burden to Christ.