“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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 (WEB)
How can it be? How can any kind of burden be light? For years I have struggled with believing Jesus’ promise until I’ve realized what a heavy burden I have often carried. What He said was true. And we often take on heavier burdens than we were meant to bear.
How blessed are those who listen and follow God’s words! How easier would be our many burdens if we could only learn from Him and follow His ways. And what are His ways?
God’s ways are those that take us toward the path of love. When we love, we let go of so many things that make our souls suffer more.
He who loves lets go of anger. He who loves forgives. He does not fill His mind with thoughts of vengeance. He does not poison His heart with resentment, envy or jealousy.
He who loves shows kindness even to his enemies. He does not dwell upon the past faults of others. He is always ready to see people in a better perspective. Because he focuses on what is good, his heart is light.
The thing about hope is that it’s a positive force that shines the most when it’s dark. When everything’s going well, we hardly notice it’s there. But when things go against us, when our dreams fade and when we see no immediate reprieve from our troubles, that’s when hope does its best work for us.
"Where Hope Can Be Found"