Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ” -Matthew 11:28-30
One of my favorite passages from scripture. Yet how often do I put on the yoke of Christ? He’s not saying “add my yoke to your already heavy load”. He’s telling me to “chuck” off my own burdens, ones I was never meant to carry, and carry the yoke of Him, the only one who will give rest for my soul.
I’m also reminded of one of my favorite quotes but can’t remember who it’s credited to:
That mountain you’ve been carrying you were only meant to climb”
That verse in 1 Peter came to me in prayer this morning: Casting all your care upon Him. But now I like your “translation”: Chucking all your care upon Him!
Haha! It makes for a great picture, doesn’t it?😃 What an amazingly generous and kind God— He wants to carry our burdens. He wants us to lean on Him! What love!
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ” -Matthew 11:28-30
One of my favorite passages from scripture. Yet how often do I put on the yoke of Christ? He’s not saying “add my yoke to your already heavy load”. He’s telling me to “chuck” off my own burdens, ones I was never meant to carry, and carry the yoke of Him, the only one who will give rest for my soul.
I’m also reminded of one of my favorite quotes but can’t remember who it’s credited to:
That mountain you’ve been carrying you were only meant to climb”
Wonderful thoughts my love ❤️ Thank you for sharing! He invites us into His rest, but we choose to be heavy laden all too often… 😮💨
Great encouragement! And I remember Gram saying that—I say it too sometimes!
Thank you for being here, Patty! I’m glad it encouraged you!
That verse in 1 Peter came to me in prayer this morning: Casting all your care upon Him. But now I like your “translation”: Chucking all your care upon Him!
Haha! It makes for a great picture, doesn’t it?😃 What an amazingly generous and kind God— He wants to carry our burdens. He wants us to lean on Him! What love!
You gave us a lot to think about, my dear.
I’m so glad, Mom! Thank you for being here ❤️