Following fireworks and leisure of a day on which
we celebrate independence and freedoms (and hopefully remember the sacrifices
made in faithful and hopeful pursuit of our liberty)....
“Come to me, all you
that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, 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).
Jesus never says his way is meant to be a cake
walk or that it’s not costly.
And, when
it’s less about continuing to carry the illusion of being capable of doing it all
on your own as well as the intellectual hubris and idolatry of having to be
right,
and instead more about surrendering to wisdom and support through community
of right relationships with God and neighbor;
while there’s still labor for
us,
it’s not as complicated, heavy, and seeming hopeless as it’s too often presented
and believed to be...
and liberation and peace become affordable for all.
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