Life’s Burdens

Life is full of expectations, isn't it?

You get up in the morning and there are certain home responsibilities that have to be met: children to feed, clothe, educate, load up in the car and get to those appointments. Makes a person tired just thinking about it. You work then with people who have different values than you do, and it can be a challenge just to keep your sanity, much less keep a healthy relationship with God.

What does a person do?

Jesus said, “Come to me, all 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, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly. And the burden I give you is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

We think of Jesus as another burden. Yet he describes himself as the answer to our burdens. I wonder who really is right.