Fighting for Joy When Life Feels Too Heavy

About this Episode

Does life feel heavy?
Are you weary?
Are there too many burdens weighing you down?
Do you feel like you are carrying more than you can handle?

We all have hard things in life.
Burdens that feel massive and overwhelming - and rob us of joy.
But it's helpful to remember that the fight for joy isn't about learning to carry these burdens better. It's about finally admitting that they're too heavy for us to carry on our own. I Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxieties on God, because he cares for you."

On this episode I share some practical ways to experience more joy by leaning into our dependence and giving our burdens to God - the One who IS strong enough to carry them. The One who promises to sustain us and guard us with His peace. The One who tenderly says, "Come to me for rest!" What a beautiful invitation, and such a freeing and peaceful way to fight for joy!

Life may still be hard and your painful things will probably still be there, but there will be joy in the release of no longer living like the weight of the world needs to be on your shoulders!