Author: Pastor Andrew Farland
The longer you live, the more weight you carry. I have a friend who is in grad school, just got married, is raising two young kids, and holding a full-time job. When I see him, I can sense that he is carrying the entire burden on his shoulders! He is constantly thinking about his future goals for the sake of his family. A lot of his anxiety is forced upon him by the world. The world’s expectations for success make him do everything on his own.
Have you ever felt that way? Maybe you’re in that kind of season right now. You’re in the middle of a season carrying the responsibility of school, work, relationships, and family. And you feel like you have to do it on your own.
That’s not the way of Jesus.
The beautiful thing about following Jesus is that He promises to lighten our load. He tells us that His yoke is easy: His burden is light, and we can put all our fears and anxieties on Him because He cares for us. Jesus desperately wants to take away our desperation. He is begging you and me to let Him help us carry the pressure and expectations of life.
I know that some of you reading this think you’re in an impossible season of your life. Don’t let the enemy or the world lie to you. Give your burden to God when you can’t do it.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Be encouraged today because God is with you.
