Soul Care Part 1: Reviving Your SoulSample

How to find rest for your soul - part 2

Yesterday, we learned from Matthew 11:28-29 two steps to caring for the soul: Spend time with Jesus and learn from Jesus. Today, let’s look at a third step.

3. Adopt His Lifestyle: “Take my yoke upon you…”

A yoke is a work instrument. It seems to be what exhausted people need least! Don’t they need a nap or a trip to Cancun?? Surely not a yoke! But Jesus knows that the most restful gift He can give those who are tired is a new way to carry their life, a fresh way to bear responsibilities. He realizes that life is a series of burdens; we can’t get away from that. But, instead of offering an escape (like a Netflix binge or a spa day), Jesus offers a tool that will connect us intimately to him. Jesus’ invitation to take up his yoke is an invitation to travel through life at His side, learning to shoulder the weight of life with ease. To step out of our screen-time, consumer-driven society to a life of soul rest. Where I go, He goes and where He goes, I go. A constant companion and friend.

So, we learn a simple set of practices from Jesus. Things like building in rhythms of silence and solitude. Away from the noise and notifications. Building in proper rest. The practice of simplicity. The practice of the Sabbath.

Jesus says “Follow me.” It’s an invitation to apprentice under Him. He is saying: Copy the details of my life. Take the template of my day-to-day life as your own.

Jesus’ yoke is an invitation to the life we ache for. A life that can be found only by moving through the world shoulder-to-shoulder with Jesus.

Your soul will be revived as you learn to live your life WITH God.

Ask Yourself:

- What step can I take to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus and His followers?

Pause to Pray:

Jesus, I want to walk with You. Lead me…

Take a Next Step:

Look for Soul Care part 2: Solitude!

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