Many of us have probably heard the phrase, God will never give us more than we can handle.

 

When I thought about it, I wanted to know a little more based on all the recent events in my life.

 

The Meaning Of 1 Corinthians 10:13 (God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle)

 

I’m also sure that many of us have at some point in our lives or will experience limited use of our limbs such as our hands, hips, and feet.

 

Having experienced the feelings of various degrees of rope burns on both my hands as a Drill Sergeant I realized the importance of the use of my limbs.

 

Later undergoing a total hip replacement and having both feet operated on, I have continued to remain grateful for the use of my limbs and the ability to put weight on them.

 

Also knowing that we will also sometimes experience limited use of our thoughts because of the weight of other things clouding our ability to think clearly.

 

Finally, our emotions at some point will also have weight-bearing conditions as they trigger physiological responses and create different feelings.

 

Every day you and I have weight bearings in our lives that can affect our health or emotions.

 

Today, I’m thinking of two situations with people I know, and for you, it might be the same.

 

One in the hospital and the other who just lost another family member in less than two weeks.

 

In both of those situations, we must be able to handle the pressures of the world that weigh heavily on us.

 

Nowadays, as I reflect on the lady, I witnessed last week on her scooter shopping she was able to have her injured foot, rest on the scooter to get around without putting any weight on the operated foot.

 

Last Thursday as I was driving, I happened to notice a man carrying a large pipe on his shoulder as he was working fixing a drainage issue.

 

I quickly thought about the weight on his shoulders being more than 10 pounds.  I know that those with back problems carrying that weight or anything above ten pounds can have a bearing on their quality of life.

 

You and I have also heard that sometimes we must crawl before we can walk.

 

The ancient riddle of the Sphinx asks, “What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?”

 

The answer is “humans, who crawl on four legs as babies, walk on two until, toward the end of life, we may require a cane.”

 

As I continue to age, I have learned that this is so true as I witness and see more people with canes to help provide necessary support and stability with their weight-bearing and reduce their risk of falls.

 

Today, I am also reminded that God will never give us more than we can handle when I received notification last Friday that my aunt had passed away from heart failure.

 

This morning, I’m reminded that we must make good use of our time while we are here on earth and that we are all living on borrowed time.

 

The weight of the world can be challenging at times yet there are tools in life that will help us to bear the weight.

 

As I made phone calls this weekend talking with family and friends about the recent unexpected death of my aunt it was reassuring to hear their calm voices.

 

I’ve also learned that you and I can’t take on the weight of the world and sometimes we must just put it in God’s hands.

 

Besides God never makes mistakes.

 

Romans 8:28 ESV – And we know that for those who love God – Bible Gateway

 

Today, although my heart is heavier than usual, I continue to process the unexpected loss of my aunt and realize that there are others in the same situation.

 

Last week I attended the funeral of a dear friend.  This week I await the date in preparation for another close to my heart.

 

Consider the pains which martyrs have endured, and think how even now many people are bearing afflictions beyond all measure greater than yours, and say, “Of a truth my trouble is comfort, my torments are but roses as compared to those whose life is a continual death, without solace, or aid or consolation, borne down with a weight of grief tenfold greater than mine.” — Saint Francis De Sales

 

Today, I challenge you to take some time this week to reflect and think about what weight is bearing on your life today knowing that we are all living on borrowed time.