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    My Burden is Light
    My Burden is Light
    My Burden is Light
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    My Burden is Light

    By John T. Woolley

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    More inspiring words received from our Lord by Fr. John Woolley are published in this new volume, “My Burden is Light”, companion to “I Am With You”. The previous title first published in 1985, “I Am With You”, has now sold over 1,000,000 copies (2015), is the best selling devotional book in the UK and is in constant demand throughout the world. Fr Woolley’s words received during his years as a hospital chaplain have made a huge impact on so many people`s lives. The life-changing and peace-giving words of the risen Lord Jesus, through His Holy Spirit, can be experienced in this latest addition to the series. The full series is “I Am With You”, "Abide in My Love", "I Am With You for Young People and the Young At Heart", "Many Mansions" and “My Burden is Light”. The Christian road is far from easy. “My Burden is Light” provides unique help in learning to be calm and strong in very difficult circumstances, and in finding Jesus our Lord a lifelong tower of strength. As our Lord’s word is received, we discover increasingly, that we have a wonderful Friend. "This little book, My Burden is Light, read slowly and pondered, will bring peace and joy to the most pressured heart" Sr Wendy Beckett, hermit, author and broadcaster "I Am With You" will bring peace and consolation to all who read it.” Cardinal Cormac Murphy-OConnor, Archbishop of Westminster. “I commend I Am With You to all persons who are seeking to deepen their spiritual lives” Cardinal George Basil Hume, former Archbishop of Westminster
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Hunt Publishing
    Release dateJun 26, 2015
    ISBN9781782795964
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      My Burden is Light - John T. Woolley

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      MY child, from the outset I accepted the burden of a fallen world in order to bear pain for My children.

      My purpose, always, is to bring, through My sharing, a knowledge of My love which otherwise would not be there.

      As you look at the Cross, see the Creator’s willing acceptance of the pain in creation.

      Think of the sharing which followed as not merely for the world, but for individuals, as each child, through My own suffering, comes to find hope.

      God so loved the world…

      (John 3: 16)

      ANY turning to Myself is always, firstly, to Calvary, where My love most readily can be seen.

      It is here that I take from you the burdens of fear, and of self-blame, and it is here that the basis of love is established for our permanent relationship.

      My child, my love dictates that I cannot look upon you as bowed down with cares of many kinds.

      My victory ensures that I can take your burdens into Myself, and can then prevent evil from troubling your spirit.

      For the sake of my sheep I surrender My life

      (John 10: 15)

      MY child, not for one moment have you suffered alone, because I truly have upheld you.

      My own heart has been deeply hurt by all your experiences of life’s pain.

      The cost of My sharing in humanity - seen at Calvary… this involvement will never fail you.

      Do you see that My love is hurt whenever you are burdened? This is why I always desire to lift burdens for you.

      The world has still to appreciate the depth of My love.

      I am the Good Shepherd

      (John 10: 14)

      AS you gaze at the Cross frequently through your life, no question need ever arise about My willingness to bear everything which, in your weakness, you cannot bear.

      Having watched, with Me, at Calvary, you can then contemplate the same love enfolding you now… an enfolding which enables you to be the child I always see.

      My child, never cease to be grateful that in a world with so many trials you possess Me!

      There is no greater love than when a person lays down his life for his friends

      (John 15:13)

      SO much needless pain results from not accepting My invitation and not allowing Me to bear anxiety, sadness and guilt for you.

      My child, always remember that it gives joy to My heart when I am able to shoulder a burden which is proving too much for you. It becomes yet another instance of My love’s desire being fulfilled …

      Whenever you whisper My name helplessly, it is always a sign that the bond between us is unbroken.

      As that helpless child, wrapped around by My love, you are then truly able to receive.

      Unless you become like children

      (Matthew 18: 3)

      MY child, I have made clear to you that the only condition for your being free of life’s burdens is to accept the light ‘burden’ of merely loving Me and serving Me!

      My child, do not underestimate how much your own trust and your attentiveness towards Me is able to lift My burden of sorrow over My world. In this way, we are carrying for each other - which constitutes a true friendship.

      My child, never weary in trusting Me!

      My yoke is easy

      (Matthew 11:30)

      THE essential relationship between your creator and yourself is that of Father and child. In various ways, allow yourself to be that child… in your thinking, and in the simplicity of your actions.

      The more a child submits to My love, (resting in it) the more sure will be that child’s walk with Me at all other times.

      As you bring your burdens to Me, you can take for granted My lifting of those burdens because My love can do no other!

      Do not try to ‘feel’ the sense of your burdens being lifted; instead, simply thank Me, in sheer trust, that all has been taken into My love.

      Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have it, and it will be so

      (Mark 11:24)

      WHEN you feel completely unequal to your situation, do not attempt anything except simply throwing yourself upon Me.

      Do not be hurried. Remain there, in My arms, until My peace begins its work in your heart.

      My child, I again emphasise to you that you are not meant to bear the burdens which life produces, and which are My responsibility.

      Whenever you surrender a situation to my working, I want you to instantaneously feel My shouldering of that which you have given to me.

      Come to me …

      (Matthew 11: 28)

      I want you to know that if you keep very close to Me during any time of great testing, I hold you.

      I hold you so that you do not break under the forces which are at work.

      Just keep Me there until the

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