TIME TO LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD!
I don’t know about you, but I have, at times, made the mistake of doing things my way instead of God’s way. Especially trusting in my own strength instead of having faith in his. Doing things God's way indeed has its perks! It's amazing what happens when we "Let go and let God!” The following are some of my favorite words of Jesus regarding this subject.
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.” Matthew 11:28-30 NLT
When we carry the heavy load of life on our shoulders, we are making the mistake of doing things our way instead of God’s way. Apostle Peter gave us sound wisdom through the Holy Spirit when he said, "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
It is amazing what rest can be acquired by trusting God even in tough times. King David said, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Ps 23:4
Do you think maybe you are carrying too much? The first encouraging step Jesus gave us in the Scripture above was "Come to me." God is looking for those who will come to him and give him the burdens they shouldn’t be carrying. God can easily handle what is too much for us to bear! When we trust him, miracles can happen!
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us," (Eph 3:20)
Have you been carrying too much? Have you been trying to live life in your own strength? Maybe it’s time to get alone with the Lord and give him your and worries and cares… Maybe it’s…