Dear God,
I honour You again this morning. I have come somewhat troubled and ‘out of sorts’, for what reason I do not know; probably lack of confidence in my own thoughts and perspective yesterday. Thank you Jesus for being the ultimate caring listener, as You again invite me to come unto You and have my burden lifted and my thoughts sorted out. Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. V29 “Take My Yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” This is another very precious meaningful Bible passage to me. I used to wonder about a yoke being a good thing, because I was thinking of it in the context of animals being forcefully placed under a heavy, confining apparatus that made them walk in the same direction and pace as another beast, at the dictates of the human driver.
In prayer I asked for the meaning so I could understand the blessing I was being offered by Jesus. I have learnt I am not being forced, but can decide for myself to accept the offer made, to walk cooperatively with Him. Then I will be thinking and acting in the way of Jesus, by His gift; then all uncertainty goes, and I find the ‘yoke referred to in Verse 29, is not heavy or confining, but rather I am given direction for my pathway, and I no longer need to be bowed down in uncertainty, remorse, sinfulness and unhappiness. Firstly You have forgiven all my confessed sins and in the power of the cross, my sin burdens of wrong doing of the past and present, have been lifted from me. Secondly I now in joy and relief, find I am lifted by Your love and sacrifice, and all heaviness of spirit goes. No way do I want to go back under a sin burden unresolved, or the results of negative thinking. It has been a growing joy, each day, as I accept Your yoke, forgiveness, learning, and gentle direction, along with the peace You give to my inner being.
Again today I pray, guide my mind, body and spirit throughout this day, and teach me in all ways needful, so that I can truly express Your love in life and to others. I thank You for being so very gentle and restful with me, that my mind and body is nurtured and renewed each day.
I love You Jesus with all my heart and give praise that Your love and words are true and everlasting. Matthew 11:30 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Amen