In Exodus 18, Moses is sitting in judgment over all the people all day - he's solving absolutely everyone's disputes. Then his father-in-law advises him to appoint other men to solve lesser cases.

"What you are doing is not wise...You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. The task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone." - Exodus 18:17-18

"Lighten your burden by letting them bear it with you!" - Exodus 18:22b

It's good advice to Moses at the time, and it obviously foreshadows the hierarchies within Judaism and within the Catholic Church.

But it's also important advice for our everyday lives. We can't do everything alone, and we just hurt everyone when we try.

Not only can we not do everything alone; we can't do anything alone. We are completely powerless without God, and true humility recognizes that we can accomplish all things but only through Him and according to His Will.

The task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. Lighten your burden by letting Him bear it with you.

I'm praying for you!

:)