Readings from the Old Testament / Hebrew Scriptures

Moses accepts the wise counsel offered by his father-in-law, Jethro, about allowing others to participate in a decision-making process.

Jethro said, “You are not doing this right. You will wear yourself out and these people as well. This is too much for you to do alone. Now let me give you some good advice, and God will be with you.”
Exodus 18.17-19a

The psalm writers speak of depending on God who will bear the burden of all our troubles.

I wait patiently for God to save me;
I depend on him alone.
He alone protects and saves me;
he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.
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I depend on God alone;
I put my hope in him.
He alone protects and saves me;
he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.
My salvation and honor depend on God;
he is my strong protector; he is my shelter.

Trust in God at all times, my people.
Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.
Psalm 62.1,2,5-8

Praise the LORD,
who carries our burdens day after day;
he is the God who saves us.
Psalm 68.19

Be assured of God’s eternal presence.

I, the LORD, will be your eternal light;
The light of my glory will shine on you.
Your days of grief will come to an end.
I, the LORD, will be your eternal light,
More lasting than the sun and moon.
Isaiah 60.19b,20