Lay Down Your Burden

"Come to me, all you who work hard and who carry heavy burdens and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble of heart; and you will find rest. For my yoke is good and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30


The most beautiful thing about the love of God is that it is strongest when we are feeling emotionally and physically drained - if we have the faith to cling to Him for refuge.


Many of us think that maybe because we don't go to church often or we don't pray often that God will turn a deaf ear to us. That maybe we don't deserve to have Him listen to us. But these are the lies we tell ourselves that keep us from receiving the blessings the Lord has in store for us. These are the lies that keep us further from His truth. What we all need to understand is that at these points when we feel beaten down and we just feel like giving up on a relationship, a project at work, or our financial responsibilities are caving in on us, there IS someone there that is waiting with open arms so that you can collapse into them and be filled with a strength that ONLY HE can give. It is such a remarkable feeling to know that the Almighty has called YOU and loves YOU so much, that no matter what, and no matter what you've done, He wants to take you in His arms and give you the peace you need to weather any storm. All you need to do is put down any walls that you've put up that separate you from God and tell Him you need Him more than ever.



Prayer:


My Savior, my God, you know my stuggles, the pain, and the anxiety that take over me at times. I know that I have not lived entirely how You've wanted me too, Lord, but I also know that You are the only constant truth my life. Now that I'm feeling empty, please take me into Your arms. I'm tired and can no longer carry on. Help me to see Your light in all I do. Give me the peace, strength, and courage, Jesus, to pull through and let others see Your glory in me. Amen.