If the world feels heavy, put it down

Dear God,

Where are you?
Can't you see that we're struggling?
Through pain, pandemic and political turmoil
Through drought, disease and depression
Through violence, war, injustice
And so many other crises I've lost count.

Where are you?

We try to carry on without you.
We try to do what's right.
But the weight of the world is so heavy.

Please write back soon.

Love,
Your child

Dear child,

If the world feels heavy,
Put it down.

I've asked you to bear others' burdens
But not every other burden.
Someone has already done that for you.

Do what you can to lift up those around you.
Your friends, your family, your workplace, you community.
And when your muscles feel weary,
Please take time to rest.

Everything will be alright.
For this world that you find so heavy
Is my creation.

And I promise I'll take care of it.

And you.

Always.

Love, 
God