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Burdens<\/h1>\n

 
\nI took a burden to the Lord
\nTo cast and leave it there.
\nI knelt and told Him my plight,
\nAnd wrestled deep in prayer.<\/p>\n

But rising up to go my way
\nI felt a deep despair,
\nFor as I tried to trudge along,
\nMy burden was still there!<\/p>\n

Why didn’t you take my burden, Lord?
\nOh, won’t you take it please.
\nAgain I asked the Lord for help,
\nHis answering words were these:<\/p>\n

My child, I want to help you out
\nI long to take your load
\nI want to bear your burdens too
\nAs you walk along life’s road.<\/p>\n

But this you must remember,
\nThis one thing you must know. . .<\/p>\n

I cannot take your burden
\nUntil you let it go.<\/p>\n

Author: Betty Curti<\/p>\n

Take it to the Next Level<\/h2>\n

Children may live a carefree life, but as we grow older we are increasingly burdened with responsibilities. In the teenage years there is often a struggle to balance responsibilities and the freedom of youth. Sometimes as a teen, the changes associated with life seem overwhelming. Youth are struggling with personal identity, relationaships, finding meaning and a purpose for their existence, and independence.<\/p>\n

Some of the burdens common to youth (in no specific order) are:<\/h3>\n