Today isw Labor Day in the United States, a day where we as a country celebrate the lightening of the worker's load. The idea of a 40 hour work, weekends off, holidays off, etc. are all results of the struggles of workers and unions to provide a more fair work environment and keep people from having to work themselves to death to maintain employment. But let us take time this day to celebrate another lightening on the load. Jesus said, "Come to Me, all you 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." Matthew 11:28-30
It's good to struggle to make things better, and on Labor Day we remember the struggle of those who made life a little easier for the working class in this country. But to find true rest and to lighten all our load, struggle isn't necessary. All we need to do is come to Jesus and let Him take it.
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