COMFORT FOR THE WEARY: JESUS’ GENTLE EMBRACE (3)
TIMES OF REFRESHING DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org
DATE: MONDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2024
In Christ Jesus is a place to lay down our burdens. Yes, it is true. Too many of us carry burdens we were never meant to bear on our own—fears, anxieties, guilt, and even the weight of trying to prove ourselves worthy. But Jesus invites us to release them into His hands. In exchange, He offers us His peace, a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). It is in Christ Jesus embrace that we find the freedom to let go and trust that He is in control.
SCRIPTURE: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: So, beloved, carrying the weight of burdens that were never meant for you can lead to exhaustion and feelings of overwhelm. Jesus knows how heavy these loads can be, and He lovingly asks you to release them into His hands. Whether it is fear, anxiety, guilt, or the pressure to prove yourself, remember that you are not alone. You don’t have to bear these burdens by yourself. Stay Refreshed!
NOTE THIS: Jesus’ invitation is an opportunity to experience true freedom. By letting go of what weighs you down, you open your heart to receive His peace—the peace that comes not from understanding every detail, but from trusting that He is in control.
RESPONSIBILITY: Take time daily to come before God and lay down anything that feels too heavy for you to carry. Release the things that rob you of peace, and trust that Jesus will replace them with His comfort and strength.
PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the invitation to lay down our burdens at Your feet. We release these heavy burdens into Your capable hands, and trust in Your promise that You will give us peace and guard our hearts and minds. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
PROPHETIC WORD: May the Lord help us to let go of the need to control, and the grace to rest in His loving embrace, In Jesus’ name, Amen.
BIBLE TEXTS: 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 11:28
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For more please visit: www.thefountspring.org or contact us on contact@thefountspring.org
