Monday, June 9, 2008

On Bearing Our Burdens

This is an undated piece of writing, but probably from the early 1970's. It was published in a newsletter called "Agape" with a subtitle: "This is a publication of the Sisters' Club, Apostolic Churches." This article is from Volume II.

On Bearing Our Burdens
Juanita Price

It is too much to bear only so long as we are unwilling to bear it, because, you see, willingness is the key. Then, and only then, are we yielded up to Christ; and this is when it becomes bearable, because He then bears it and not we ourselves. We can only triumph through our Victor, CHRIST; in Him we have access to the victory. Why will we not avail ourselves of the thing offered (victory), seeing as how it is a goodly thing and much to be desired?

Again I say to all that WILLINGNESS (willing mind, II Cor. 8:12) is the key. And what is it then that prompts this willingness? It is LOVE. That which we love, that will we serve; and the thing that is feared has power over us, but perfect love casteth out fear (I John 4:18)

A quick examination of our inner feelings (motives) reveals to us this fact: The most common reason for unwillingness (I don't want to) to bear our brethren is due to our instinct to preserve "fairness." In "fairness" we occupy our minds with searches for the EXCHANGE being made. Now, realize this--in many cases there is none! So now we understand why DIVINE LOVE IS NOT BASED UPON RETURN; for if it were, then it would be limited. But we know that love of God is not limited love.

So now let us love our God with all our heart and so be found willing to service Him in all manner as He so wills, and the victory shall be given into our hand.

Little children, the LOVE of GOD precede you in all things. Amen.

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