Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden; He Is Our Relief
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Dear amazing young men and young women: As you continue your journey from baptism forward, through your teenage years and on to adulthood, committed to becoming lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ, know that rocks found along the way will begin to collect in your backpack—some by choice and some by the very nature of your journey in this life. As the weight increases, please remember that taking Jesus Christ out of your life is not the answer. Removing Him will not lighten your load.
The enemy of happiness wants to separate you from Jesus Christ. He will tempt you to remove the Savior from your life, enticing you to think that the road would be easier without Him, that the weight of His commandments is too great, that the path back is too long, that repentance is too hard. Know this: Satan is a liar. Jesus Christ is not the weight; He is the relief. …
Each morning as you begin your daily walk, please make sure that Jesus Christ is with you. …
Keeping Jesus Christ with you requires intentional, daily worship. …
Abiding with Him eases your burdens. Walking with Him shapes your character and helps you become even as He is. It brings you real and lasting joy. …
Jesus Christ is not the weight; He is our relief; He is our strength; He is the way. May we all walk with Him.