Lighten the load...

Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Sometimes we view our spiritual lives as a burden - trying to keep up with holiness, making sure we don't offend God. That is not at all what God intends or Christ provides. When we trust in Him, we stop pulling the plow all by ourselves. We are yoked together with Christ and what He has done for us. He is not pulling full steam ahead trying to drag us along, but He is the one carrying the load. It is because of what He has done, and Who He is, that life becomes a joyful experience not lived in lonely labor, but with relief within, knowing all is well.