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PROGRAM D-8201

Did you know that most people—yes, even Christians—are lugging an invisible bag of burdens with them all the time—over their shoulder, on their back, dragging along behind them? It saps their strength, destroys their joy, and damages their testimony for Christ as they constantly struggle with this bag of burdens.

Jesus told us that “In this world we will have trouble.” So, having troubles should come as no surprise. However, Jesus didn’t stop with that dismal prediction. He added, “Take heart! I have overcome the world!” Our Savior has overcome the world and its troubles, and that means we don’t have to carry heavy burdens with us!

A typical burden we Christians frequently carry is worry. Think of the worries you tend to carry: Do you worry about your family, your children, or your parents? Maybe you worry a lot about your job. How much do you worry about your finances? That’s a heavy burden. Then there are relationships and your health—do you worry about those? Another heavy burden you may be carrying is fear—fear of the future, fear that bad things will happen, fear that people won’t like you, fear of failure, or fear of being alone.

Certainly, there’s plenty to worry about. However, Jesus told us in Matthew 11:28-29, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Here’s what I want you to remember: If it’s not light, it’s not right. If you’re a Christ-follower, you should not be carrying heavy burdens because you can always exchange your heavy burdens for Jesus’ light one. Wouldn’t you like to do that?

 

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