Happy Sunday, Friends!
Today we want to share some encouragement to all our friends who might be feeling stressed out, disappointed, frustrated, or sad. We know this season and the ongoing challenges (like the fires and an earthquake!) have been hard to cope with, not to mention the fact that most of you are in online school. So, we wanted to help you remember what Jesus promises us when we have heavy things on our hearts and minds, and we have some tips for letting go of those heavy burdens!
Talk It Out
Recap: What did Jesus say about the heavy burdens we carry?
What are some burdens that are weighing you down in your heart and thoughts?
What are you wondering about as you hearJesus' promise to take our burdens and give us easy work? What do you want to ask Jesus today?
Apply It
Try naming all the things that feel hard and heavy, and then imagine giving them over to Jesus. Whenever you start to feel weighed down and burdened, remember that you can keep giving them to Jesus and asking Him to help you.
Just like we did in the video, do a breath prayer by using your fingers to guide your inhale and exhale. You could also try asking for something specific that you need from God as you exhale.
If you want to use your fingers to pray for different things, you could print out this bookmark as a guide.
We miss you and love you!
Much love,
Pastors Lindsay and Mary