The other night I couldn’t sleep. I was tossing and turning trying to get comfortable despite the large weight pressing down on all sides.
The seemingly overwhelming responsibility that we have taken on here in Thailand, was feeling pretty heavy.
From sponsoring a child, to holding the next Karen Bible school, I racked my brain to think of clever ways that I could extend my reach even further to engage new people in
this mission.
In my distress, God broke through and turned the focus from myself to Him. He reminded me that this is His work, not mine. I was forgetting the amazing ways that He has led us in the past.
God’s word says:
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matt. 11:28-30
How could I forget this most important partner?
Instead of taking on His yoke, I was creating a much larger one.
What about you?
Are you forcing a yoke upon yourself that is too heavy?
It’s easy to take on a heavier load than God intended. We tend to pride ourselves on being independent and capable.
Sometimes we forget that it’s not what WE can do, but what God can do for us that brings success. He is longing for us to expect great things from Him.
As we enter this new year, lets remember to yoke up with the One who promises to carry our heavy loads.
Remember that God really IS in control of His work and our lives. All we have to do is ask Him.