Searching for answers and God can be a weary task, especially when we are already carrying sin, oppression, and doubt. But I had to accept and believe this so I could move on. When the time came to give it all to God, I rested on my knees and surrendered to His strength.
Many don’t realize how difficult carrying extra weight is for our bodies. The same holds for our hearts and minds. The weight slowly robs us of our freedom to be a child of God.
COVID-19 brought a sense of relief for many as it curtailed all the outside-of-home activities and to-dos, giving us permission to stay home. It was nice to just “be,” to rest from the running and be still physically. For many, it brought a time of spiritual rest too.
For me, it brought me back to God and to the life and purpose He had chosen for me. I couldn’t be a servant without strength. And the physical and spiritual rest did the trick.
Think of a heavy yoke that you need to give to God.
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Melissa Gween Meek is a searching Christian, using the Word and writing devotionals to deepen her faith. Through her life experiences of losing a spouse and experiencing health struggles, she aspires to help others through her love for putting words on paper. You can find her on Facebook where, for more than three years, she has written a weekly message for Schneider’s Life Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1823611338172305.