Read Matthew 11:25-30
One day I found my son straining to lift a pair of two kilogram barbells over his head—an ambitious feat for a toddler. He had raised them only a few inches off the ground, but his eyes were determined and his face was pink with effort. I offered to help, together we heaved the weight up toward the ceiling. The heavy lifting that was so hard for him was easy for me.
Jesus has this perspective on the stuff that’s hard for us to manage. When life seems like a carousel of catastrophes, Jesus isn’t fazed by a fender-bender, troubled by a toothache or harassed by a heated argument—even if it all happens in one day! He can handle anything, and that is why he said, “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden” (Matthew 11:28)
Are you worn out from ongoing problems? Are you weighed down with stress and worry? Jesus is the only real solution. Approaching the Lord in prayer allows us to cast our burdens on Him so that He can sustain us (Psalm 55:22). Today, ask Him to assist you with everything. By helping you with your burdens, He can supply rest for your soul, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:29-30).
Prayer:
¥ There are many people in your congregation needing peace and rest. Look through your church’s directory and pray for 5 people that might need the rest and peace of Christ in your life.
¥ Pray that God would use you this week to comfort and bless at least one other believer this week.
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