Burden

You’ve taken my burden,

from my shoulders.

Taken the burden,

of sin and shame.

Enslaved to my sin,

it was my master.

Bound by my fault,

unable to leave.

My burden was heavy,

my chains were weighty.

My master unruly,

my strength was scarce.

You came to my aid,

and gave me your power.

Replaced my chains,

with your grace.

Now I bear,

a different burden.

A weight no lighter,

than before.

The difference now,

I choose to carry.

To take my cross,

and follow you, Lord.

I ask you now,

for this load,

and for the

opportunity.

To see the burden,

of this world.

To see the sin,

and misery.

To help where I can,

and to pray where I can’t.

To love with your heart,

and to serve with your hands.