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Bible verse
Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
What it means
There is a picture here of setting down a weight you were never meant to carry alone and handing it over to Someone strong enough. God does not promise the road will be smooth, only that you will not be shaken loose from His hold. The New Testament picks up this very image, telling us to throw our worries on Him because He genuinely cares. Whatever is pressing on you today, you are allowed to release it. He will hold both the burden and you.
Psalm 55:22 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 55:22 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 55 |
| Topic | anxiety |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 55:22?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 55. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 55:22?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Psalm 55:22, before any of us arrive. We bring you Psalm 55:22, anxiety. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Psalm 55 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 55:22 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
