This week’s Envelope Art…

This song is a bit of an oldie. I ran across it while flipping through a hymn book looking for one to illustrate. I chose it because I know so many people who are going through rough situations right now.

It makes me think of the 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) — Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

My personal paraphrase for this verse is, “Give all your burdens to Jesus, because He is taking care of you.”

Here are all the words of the song by Ralph Carmichael:

Verse 1

Is your burden heavy

As you bear it all alone

Does the road you travel

Harbor danger yet unknown

Are you growing weary

In the struggle of it all

Jesus will help you

When on His name you call

Verse 2

Is the life you’re living

Filled with sorrow and despair

Does the future press you

With its worry and its care

Are you tired and friendless

Have you almost lost your way

Jesus will help you

Just come to Him today

Chorus

He is always there

Hearing ev’ry prayer

Faithful and true

Walking by our side

In His love we hide

All the day through

When you get discouraged

Just remember what to do

Reach out to Jesus

He’s reaching out to you