As a Burden
There's an old song that sings: "Pack up your troubles in your old kit sack and smile, smile, smile." It's Pollyanna all the way, but does contain some marginal truth. A problem can be a burden at times. But burdens can be carried, laid aside, or given away.
In truth, the gospel doesn't address problems so much as burdens. Burdens are what Christ carried. Burdens are what we give to God. Burdens can be redeemed.
I'm not sure what all of our problems are. But I've got them. My neighbor does, too. Often the difference between one person and the next has nothing to do with the size of the burdens they are carrying and everything to do with where or how they lay them aside. Burdens that are given to God are no longer heavy.
Everyone can carry a burden for a time. But eventually, it's best to give it up. Let it go. Let the BIG SHOULDERS have it.
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