Share My YokeMusic and lyrics by Joy Webb Arranged for brass band by Ivor BosankoWhen I’m tired and nothing’s going right for me;When things I’ve counted on just do not come my way;When in my mind the thick grey folds of doubt arise,It’s then I seem to hear him say:Share my yoke and find that I am joined with you.Your slightest movement I shall feel and be there too!Share my yoke and come the way that I must go!In our “togetherness” my peace you’ll know;The world beholding us will see it so!When I’m perplexed and no one’s understanding me;When even safest thoughts collapse in disarray;When I’ve lost the things that always seemed so sure,It’s then I need to hear him say:Share my yoke and find that I am joined with you.Your slightest movement I shall feel and be there too!Share my yoke and come the way that I must go!In our “togetherness” my peace you’ll know;The world beholding us will see it so!When I’m alone and nothing’s getting through to me;And isolation that increases day by day;When closest friends can seem a thousand miles away,It’s then I long to hear him say:Share my yoke and find that I am joined with you.Your slightest movement I shall feel and be there too!Share my yoke and come the way that I must go!In our “togetherness” my peace you’ll know;The world beholding us will see it so!
I hope you enjoy the following video of Keith Hutchinson, Bournemouth Concert Brass, playing the cornet solo Share My Yoke:
Have you heard the saying:
A problem shared is a problem halved
It’s a strange saying, but one which I have found to be true on more than one occasion!
I’ve found sharing some difficult situations/issues with friends/family does help, rather than trying to cope with things all on my own. However when I have been at the lowest points in my life, sharing with even family and friends didn’t seem to help ease my load. I just seemed to be getting deeper and deeper into blackness, but then I did it…I took all my concerns and worries all to God and I left them there…
Those of you who are not Christians will probably think I’m just saying this, but wow what a difference it made taking it all to God! It was as if a huge load was lifted from my shoulders…what a relief!
Other than telling you my about my experience, all I can do is urge you to share all your problems/concerns with God because His is ready and willing to share your load, because in doing so He will give you peace.
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