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lesson 04

Letting go of the striving

Matthew 11:28-30 9 min readFree

Striving is exhausting. We carry loads we were never meant to carry — perfection, performance, proving.

Jesus offers something radical: 'Take my yoke upon you, for it is easy and my burden is light.' Not no burden. A different kind.

Today, what are you carrying that He never asked you to? Lay it down. Pick up His yoke instead.

reflect

  • · Where are you striving the hardest right now?
  • · What load can you lay down today?
  • · What does 'easy yoke' look like in your daily life?

a prayer

Jesus, I'm tired. Teach me Your easy yoke. Free me from the striving I was never meant to carry. Amen.

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