Breaking Free from the Weight of the World
Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Like the burdens of life are crushing you, and you can’t find a way to escape? You’re not alone.
As a child, I struggled to understand Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” It seemed like a foreign concept to me, especially when I looked around at my friends who seemed to be living carefree lives. But as I grew older, I began to realize that their lives weren’t as effortless as they appeared.
The Lie of the Burdened Life
We’ve been fed a lie that following God means adding one more burden to our already overwhelming lives. But what if I told you that’s not true? What if following God actually means finding rest for your soul?
Dallas Willard writes, “To depart from righteousness is to choose a life of crushing burdens, failures, and disappointments…” But what if we chose a different path? What if we chose to follow God and discover the secret of the easy yoke?
A Life of Freedom
When we choose to follow God, we’re not adding another burden to our lives; we’re actually finding freedom. We’re finding a way to live that brings rest to our souls, not just temporary relief.
So, what’s holding you back from leaning on God and following His ways? Is it fear? Doubt? Uncertainty? Whatever it is, I want you to know that you’re not alone.
A Prayer for Rest
God, I desperately seek the restful yoke of following you. Help me choose your way so that I may know your pleasure and peace rather than the horror show I know today.
Reflection
Take a moment to reflect on your life. What’s one thing you know you want to do but will only lead to heartache? What’s an alternative action that you know will bring peace? Choose to follow God’s way, and discover the rest that comes with it.
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