It’s that time again! Another prompt from http://www.fiveminutefriday.com Today’s prompt is “Burden”. I’m not sure but I think a visit with a beautiful donkey named Liza Jane set me on the path to today’s post. Of course, it took me more than five minutes which is par for the course. If you’d like to read more about our burdens, just click on over. You won’t be disappointed.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV) / Pixabay
Burdens are Lifted
There once was a little donkey
Who’s burden was the weight,
Of one: young, pregnant, and weary
Looking for rest for it was late.
With each step he did carry
The girl into the night.
When finally, a stable
Up ahead came into sight.
The donkey’s burden was lifted
As she slid down from her place.
Little did the donkey know
He would gaze at the Savior’s face.
There once was a little donkey
Who’s burden was a man.
Destined for this journey
Because it was God’s plan.
With each step he did carry
The man who they called King;
The people laid their cloaks down
And with praise they did sing.
The donkey’s burden was lifted
As the man slid from His place.
Little did the donkey know
He would witness God’s loving grace.
We’re like those little donkeys
With burdens, we must bear.
Step by step we travel
Beneath a load of care.
Laden, tired, weary, and worn
We struggle on our own.
Why is it that we always forget
We’re not in this alone?
Yes, our burdens they were lifted,
As Jesus left His place on high.
They were nailed with Him onto the cross
Where He died for you and I.
A baby, a man, a Savior
Once on a little donkey did ride.
His yoke is easy. His burden light.
And in His rest, we can truly abide.
I am in awe! I will be sharing this poem with my little ones this Christmas. Even as little people, they sometimes carry burdens and forget about this simple and beautiful truths! Thanks for sharing.
Oh Tara, thank you so much! I am a retired teacher so sharing my poem with your children makes my heart so happy! I appreciate you taking time to comment. It means a lot to me! Cindy
Love the photo you shared! Liza Jane is beautiful. But the story you weaved through the poem is beautiful and I am so grateful to have stopped here this morning. This >>
“A baby, a man, a Savior
Once on a little donkey did ride.
His yoke is easy. His burden light.
And in His rest, we can truly abide.”
Amen!
Joanne, I’m so touched by your words! I love the picture too but it is one I found to use. I didn’t get a picture of the real Liza Jane when I was visiting her but I believe she is even more lovely than the one here! Thank you very much for stopping in. I truly appreciate it, Cindy
Cindy,
This poem is beautiful. You are a gifted storyteller with a wonderful reminder of the Lord who will help us carry our burdens. So glad I found you blog!
Visiting from FMF…Susan
God bless you Susan and thank you for your kind words! I need the reminder to release my burdens more than I’d like! Thank you for stopping! Cindy