Unpacking My Griefcase: 5 Day Devotionalනියැදිය

Day 3: Letting Go of Unnecessary Burdens

Jesus invites the weary to come to Him—not to be judged or criticized for their weakness, but to find rest. Grief often carries unnecessary burdens like guilt, shame, or unmet expectations that don’t belong in your grief-case. These burdens creep in quietly, making it easy to believe you must carry them alone. But the truth is, sometimes we carry things we were never meant to hold.
As you process your grief, remember that grief’s burdens aren’t always obvious. They may show up as self-imposed pressure to "move on" or regret over things you can’t change. But Jesus offers an exchange: your heavy burdens for His lighter yoke. Rest isn’t just physical—it’s the peace that comes from surrendering what you were never meant to carry. It’s essential to know that surrendering to Him doesn’t mean you stop grieving; it means you stop carrying the load alone.

Action Step: Think about one burden you can surrender to God. Maybe it’s guilt or an expectation from others. Pray and symbolically "hand it over" to Him today.
Prayer: Lord, I release the things I was never meant to carry. Thank You for the rest You offer me in exchange for my burdens. Amen.