How Much Can You Carry?
I remember trailing behind a troop of Boy
Scouts through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park many years ago. The troop was about a day ahead of me when I
got on the trail. As I walked along I found discarded clothing, cooking
utensils, dehydrated food packets and even a pack and pack frame. These items were not “lost”, but deliberately
discarded to lighten someone’s load. As
those scouts traveled along, climbing the peaks and gaps of the Great Smoky Mountains
they realized that some of the “stuff” they had packed was not essential and
that they could continue the journey more easily only if they lightened the
pack they were carrying. They were
learning that “packing skills” are important.
Before they began the journey they had failed to set priorities and make
decisions as to what was really necessary for the trip’s survival and
enjoyment.
On our daily spiritual path
we need to be careful not to carry too much unnecessary baggage that can
weight us down and detract us from the journey.
Cast off the guilt of past failures by asking God for forgiveness.
Forgive those who have wronged you so that the burdens of hate or contempt will
not drag you down. Pray for strength and
wisdom to face the challenges of each day.
God will provide you with everything you need.
If we follow the “faith trail”, God has promised that his “yoke is easy and his burden is light.” This is the best way to equip yourself for life’s journey.
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