Matthew 11:28-30 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.
I was just talking with a friend about this verse a few days ago. So many people are still burdened with the concept of trying to be good enough. This results in either self-righteousness or an extreme sense of failure, not to mention - exhausting. Either way, we are totally consumed with self instead of loving others. But Jesus has fulfilled the Law. We don't have to carry that burden anymore.
I must remember to wake each morning admitting that I am not capable of any good thing on my own. My acts of righteousness are "as filthy rags" to Him. So I will release that burden and look outside myself. And once I allow myself to be imperfect, it is amazing how much grace I can show to other imperfect people. It's not about doing what is right or wrong today. It is about understanding how much I am loved and forgiven and then extending that love and forgiveness to others. That is a burden that is so much easier to carry around than perfection. And if any good things comes out of my actions today, I can be thankful that the day was not wasted.
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