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The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. --- Psalm 145:14 NLT Sometimes our burdens seem more than we can bear, and we wonder how we can go on. David stands at this bleak intersection of life’s road and meditated on the Lord, the great burden bearer. God is able to lift us up because (1) His greatness is beyond discovery (145:3); (2) He does mighty acts for each generation (145:4); (3) He is full of majestic, glorious splendor (145:5); (4) He does awe-inspiring deeds (145:5, 6); (5) He is righteous (145:7); (6) He is kind, merciful, patient, loving, and compassionate (145:8,9); (7) He rules over an everlasting kingdom (145:13); (8) He is our source of all our daily needs (145:15,16); (10) He remains close to those who call on him (145:18); (11) He hears our cries and rescues us (145:19, 20). If you are bending under a burden and feel that you are about to fall, turn to God for help. He is ready to lift you up and bear your burden. --- Life Application Study Bible notes