A woman carrying a heavy suitcase ran to catch a crowded bus. When she was safely aboard, the bus driver noticed she stood in the aisle, clinging tightly to her suitcase. He said to her, "Lady, you can put your suitcase down now. The bus will carry it for you." Why cling to your burdens so desperately? Why not ask God to carry them for you?

Thoughts by the late Rev. Paul Osumi are selected weekly by his family.