I spent most of the day painting window and door frames. The local mission is building several tiny homes for homeless men and women who have suffered some trauma that keeps them from being able to live in the dorms with large numbers of people. The desire is to provide a secure environment for their healing and progress. It takes away some of the burdens that they may not be able to deal with now.
Speaking of burdens I once rode in an Ox cart to get from one village to another. It was interesting to watch the oxen and listen to the driver. They always pair an inexperienced ox with an experienced one. The yoke binds them together so that the young one learns from the elder. When they become an effective team, each of their burdens becomes lighter.
Jesus offered to lighten our burdens when He said, “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.” We find rest for our wearied souls when we join with the yoke of Jesus. He teaches us about life and assists us with our burdens. I don’t know about you, but I can use His help in carrying the burdens I face.
Reluctant Retiree 