In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it— One from the house of David— One Who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness.

Isaiah 16:5

Thought

Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving the others with God’s own love and concern. (Teresa of Calcutta)

1. My shoulders are narrow
My body is weak
I haven’t got any good words to speak
My heart often falters
My footing’s unsure
Under the weight of the world
The weight of the world
The weight of the world
Under the weight of the world (2x)

2. This is no load for one person to bear
Just one is able, just one anywhere
I’ll take it all to King Jesus in prayer
He’s strong for the weight of the world
The weight of the world
The weight of the world
He’s strong for the weight of the world (2x)

3. I am not able for all of my cares
Even my winnings are more than I’ll bear
I’ll take it all to King Jesus in prayer
He’s strong for the weight of the world
The weight of the world
The weight of the world
He’s strong for the weight of the world (2x)

4. The fabric of faith is too strong to tear
Woven by Christ, the saints daily will wear
A surety that Jesus, so strong and so fair
Has carried the weight of the world
The weight of the world
The weight of the world
He’s carried the weight of the world (2X)

Prayer

Gracious Father, just as You have shown love and concern unto the world, show these things through me that the world might know the One You sent. Jesus Christ, Who carried its weight while carrying a cross. To Him be the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Daily Readings

Isaiah 16, Isaiah 17, and Isaiah 18

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