Carrying Extra Weight Today?

Today I'm traveling to a group coaching retreat in the mountains of North Carolina. I am driving through West Virginia to get there. On the journey today, I had to follow a truck up a hill and there was no passing lane. The truck was hauling new automobiles, loaded with about 10 cars or so, I would guess. The longer we went, the slower the truck got.

This got me thinking. I have often tried to minister in my calling while carrying the weight of some other burden that was not mine to carry. I suppose It's not a real issue as long as the ministry isn't heavy (or when I'm going downhill, to carry the metaphor). But that extra weight can get quite heavy when the ministry is tough (or when I'm "going uphill").

What load are you choosing to carry that isn't yours to carry? How about shedding the load so you can continue Serving Strong!