Readings Isaiah 40:25-31; Ps 103; Matt. 11:28-30
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Emenike Onyia.
WHY CARRY YOUR BURDEN ALONE? JESUS WANTS TO HELP YOU
The ugly condition of our country today really places a heavy burden and stress on us, and oftentimes these burdens are so heavy that we don’t know how to carry them. The worst of these burdens is the sorrow we bear in our hearts: sorrows caused by our sins, unhealthy relationships, unforgiveness and family problems.
Little wonder in our Gospel reading, Jesus invites us to come to him just as we are. He recognises the sorrows in our lives, how we labour and are overburdened. This invitation should open a refreshing space in our souls, by inspiring hope and drawing us into his loving and gentle presence who is always with us.
Dear friends, Jesus, wants to listen to all of our troubles, and assures us that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. When we spend time with Jesus we find rest for our souls. He speaks to us in the silence of our hearts and gives us inner peace. Therefore, why carry your burdens alone? Jesus is willing to help you, for he promised that when we are troubled and turn to him, he will help us. So let us trust in his word.
LET US PRAY: Heavenly Father, we are carrying heavy burdens of this passing world, as we present these burdens before you, may we find rest for our souls. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Remain blessed.
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