April 26th, 2023
by Gerald Hawk
by Gerald Hawk
I met a man along my hike
He was carrying a pack and a broken bike
All his trash looked like quite a rig
I asked him “Why do you have a pack so big?”
“This heavy weight upon my back”
He said as he adjusted his pack
“It gets heavier every single mile
When I face another difficult trial”
“Everything just seems to go wrong
The days are gloomy and very long
I don’t see a reason to flip my frown
The sun’s not out, and the rain is coming down”
“I can barely walk this road
I stumble carrying the heavy load
I feel so tired and very weak
To be honest it’s hard for me to speak”
We sat down for a little while
And I said to him with a smile
“You mind if I share some things I’ve learned
Through the trials and the scars I’ve earned”
“Here’s what I’ve learned along the way
I trust what God’s Word has to say
Trust in the Lord, He’ll call you friend
He’ll give you strength until the end”
“The troubles will always start to brew
But God’s promises everyday renew
No matter how difficult the trial
Remember the pain only lasts awhile”
“It’s through Christ alone, He gives the power
Through every obstacle everyday of every hour
I find a joy through every trial
Knowing my faith is stronger every mile”
“He gives strength to the weak
And comfort to those who seek
With God there’s nothing we can’t endure
For God’s promises are true and pure”
“Drop your burdens at His feet
And a place of rest you can meet
Through God you can have peace
And all your stresses He will release”
He looked at me in awe
His emotions they were raw
“You’re saying God will lift my pack?”
He asked as he dropped it off his back
“That is what God’s Word has to say
Trust in Him, He’ll show you the way
Amazing love and amazing grace
Is what Jesus had when He took our place”
“That place of course was a tree
Jesus died for the sins of you and me
Trust in Him through the good and bad
There’s rest at Jesus’ feet to be had”
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He was carrying a pack and a broken bike
All his trash looked like quite a rig
I asked him “Why do you have a pack so big?”
“This heavy weight upon my back”
He said as he adjusted his pack
“It gets heavier every single mile
When I face another difficult trial”
“Everything just seems to go wrong
The days are gloomy and very long
I don’t see a reason to flip my frown
The sun’s not out, and the rain is coming down”
“I can barely walk this road
I stumble carrying the heavy load
I feel so tired and very weak
To be honest it’s hard for me to speak”
We sat down for a little while
And I said to him with a smile
“You mind if I share some things I’ve learned
Through the trials and the scars I’ve earned”
“Here’s what I’ve learned along the way
I trust what God’s Word has to say
Trust in the Lord, He’ll call you friend
He’ll give you strength until the end”
“The troubles will always start to brew
But God’s promises everyday renew
No matter how difficult the trial
Remember the pain only lasts awhile”
“It’s through Christ alone, He gives the power
Through every obstacle everyday of every hour
I find a joy through every trial
Knowing my faith is stronger every mile”
“He gives strength to the weak
And comfort to those who seek
With God there’s nothing we can’t endure
For God’s promises are true and pure”
“Drop your burdens at His feet
And a place of rest you can meet
Through God you can have peace
And all your stresses He will release”
He looked at me in awe
His emotions they were raw
“You’re saying God will lift my pack?”
He asked as he dropped it off his back
“That is what God’s Word has to say
Trust in Him, He’ll show you the way
Amazing love and amazing grace
Is what Jesus had when He took our place”
“That place of course was a tree
Jesus died for the sins of you and me
Trust in Him through the good and bad
There’s rest at Jesus’ feet to be had”
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