Take a Load Off

Have you heard the song “Momma said there'd be days like this”?


I am sure we have all had one of those overwhelming weeks? I mean a combination of difficulties all mixed together that can be so discouraging. We are doing the best we can to be kind-hearted, patience, and loving but we're so worn out that we say words or cop an attitude that was never intended. We find ourselves feeling weak emotionally, physically & spiritually. We want to keep doing good & help others but feel like there’s not much left to give. This can lead to a feeling that we've disappointed someone or even God? Well Jesus has the solution to our problems.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Then Jesus said, "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."

A yoke is a wooden beam used between a pair of oxen to allow them to pull a load. Who’s yoke are we pulling? God promises rest. Are we trying to carry burdens that Jesus didn’t ask us to?

Psalm 37:7a “Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for Him to act.”

We are only called to do what we can and walk in His ways, He will help with the rest. Our Savior did not ask us to take His place as Lord to others, so we don't have to worry about doing His job. When we realize this, we can let go of all that Satan is entangling us in with guilt.

Psalm 118:5 “In my distress I prayed to the LORD, and the LORD answered me and set me free.” Have you prayed for the Lord to come and help set you free?

Don’t give up on doing good, even when you feel beaten down for not living up to other people’s expectations. The enemy wants us to give up so that we are paralyzed and stop doing the will of God. Eat right by feeding on the Word of God and exercise in the race of life as we continue to walk on God’s path.

Colossians 3:10 “Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like Him.”

Galatians 6:9 “So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.”