Did you wake up this morning feeling tired, weak, unaccomplished, or unworthy? Like maybe you don’t have a purpose?

Well I’ve woken up like this many times plagued by these unwanted thoughts and feelings, today I’m going to give you some biblical truths that will arm you with the mind of Christ to demolish those negative thoughts and lies that the enemy has weighed you down with.

First let’s take a look at what the Bible says about who you are.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

This verse explains that your were chosen personally by God and that you are apart of a royal lineage (family) That you, your friends and family (your community)have been created for him who is perfect in love , grace and mercy, to display all the glorious parts of who he is. Well why would he do this you may ask ? Why am I so important? Well it’s because God created you because he loves you. He sent his son to die on the cross for you to pull you out of the dark places in your life and bring you into unity (light) with him.

The issues , troubles and responsibilities of this world make us tired , sad , weary , confused lost and heartbroken at times.
The way to get through these joy stealing feelings is to cling on to Gods faithful promises and speak them out loud into our lives to change our heart and minds with his truth.

Matthew 11 – 28-30
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

This verse speaks volumes to me, why because I have six children a wife and a job , whew !! Just typing it makes me tired. Trying to balance all those responsibilities plus develop my talents and follow my purpose is extremely tiring. So , this verse is telling me that although I have all these things that can load up on top of me and make me overwhelmed God will give me rest if I come to him and talk to him by taking the heavy parts off of me. Well you might ask how he is going to do that ? Is he going to come down from heaven and whisk me away ? No he is going to teach me how to deal with these things the way he would and from there I don’t have to figure it out all on my own.

A yoke was used to bind oxen together to draw the plow – emphasis on (Bind) when Christ died on the cross for us he released us from bondage (sin/The law) and gave us life ( freedom) from slavery.

Galatians 5:1
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.

John 8:34
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.

So you see God has many promises to remind us of who we are , and if we focus on those things instead the feelings that wear us down we can find hope and encouragement.

Prayer –
Dear Heavenly Father , when things get tough remind me of who you say am I am , remind me that you are there for me and will never leave me or forsake me. Thank you for sending your son to die for me so that I can be free and draw closer to you , thank you for this fresh perspective on life in the night , morning and throughout my day I pray and receive these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ son of the living God.

Amen.