yoke

Opening Prayer: Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Journal: What (or whose) yoke are you wearing these days?  How’s it fitting you?  What is the state of your soul, as a result?

Reflection:

     yoke

stop trying so hard

to be everything

and do everything

that is a yoke

you were never

meant to bear

instead

come unto me

take my yoke upon you

i made it just for you

and it fits you perfectly

it is who you really are

you won’t have

to try so hard to be

someone you are not

thus you will find

rest for your soul

Prayer

Closing Prayer: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30, MSG)