ditch the sneaky burdens

Matthew 11:28-30, TPT
Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear.

Jesus understands there will be times when we really need to stop, take a breath, and refocus. And not only does he offer us restoration in those times but also help with the weighty things we carry. Other translations talk here about Jesus taking his share of the yoke - coming alongside us and bearing some of the weight. So what are the heavy burdens Jesus is talking about?

Burdens take many forms. The big burdens: lack, trauma, a global pandemic… can contribute to our feeling deeply weary and overwhelmed. But there are subtler burdens, sneaky ones that creep up on us! We don’t always know we’re carrying them, but they still deplete us of our passion for life.

This week we're going to look at four sneaky burdens we can give over to the love and care of the Father. Why not take a moment to ask the Spirit to reveal what some of yours might be? Then ask Jesus to carry the burden instead of you.

Let's pray
Jesus, you came that I might have life and have it in abundance. I give the burdens the Holy Spirit has revealed to you right now and thank you that I don't have to carry them. Don't let me take them back, Lord! Amen.