In India women do all the carrying of gravel, sand, cement. These precious ladies work all day in 100 degree weather carrying bricks or sand on their heads to the construction sight for only 40 rupees a day that is a mere 60cents!
The Lord used this as a window to my soul. I was reminded of the heavy burdens we carry on our heads in our minds, often in the 100 degree weather of fiery trials to the construction sight of our lives where we will earn not a mere 60 cents a day, but rather a life full of stress, condemnation and hopelessness.
Instead we should carry these thoughts of condemnation, hurt, disappointment and worthlessness, which weigh on our minds much heavier than the bricks these Indian ladies are carrying, to the construction sight of the Cross where we can exchange them for the Helmet of Salvation as God reconstructs our lives with forgiveness, mercy, peace and joy.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world:but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Ephesians 6:16-17 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light
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