Ireland’s patron saint is full of surprises.
Enslaved by Irish pirates at sixteen, Patrick spent 6 years in captivity before escaping home to Britain. Years later, he became so captivated with Jesus that returned to teach his former captors about Christianity.
It was no cruisy task.
His autobiography records: “For daily I expect to be murdered or betrayed or reduced to slavery if the occasion arises. But I fear nothing, because of the promises of Heaven; for I have cast myself into the hands of Almighty God, who reigns everywhere. As the prophet says: ‘Cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you*”.
Paddy’s complete confidence in Christ kept him stress-free in the face of loss, heartache and oppression.
Got any burdens worth handing God this Saint Patrick’s Day?
*Psalm 55:22
Artist credit: Jen Norton
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