Check out 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. “Troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair.” Wait—perplexed? That’s hilarious.
It basically says, “You’re super confused, but it’s fine.” The KJV gives you permission to be a hot mess and still be okay.
Funny detail? The word “perplexed” in the original Greek means “to be at a loss.” So God is like, “Yeah, you have no idea what’s happening. But I do. Chill.”
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Try Psalm 55:22. “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.” Sustaining sounds like a fancy breakfast.
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But here’s the kicker. The word “burden” in KJV is heavy. Like a rock. A backpack. A cat on your chest.
You get to throw it at God. It’s a divine trash can. And He never complains about the smell.
