There are times that we are so overcome with worry that we have trouble falling asleep at night.  When we worry it drains all of our energy.  We become tired and exhausted, depressed, lazy, and start feeling helpless.  (Can I get a witness?)  Jesus said that if we would come to Him, He would give us rest.  One thing He says here that is such an awesome illustration is the picture of the yoke.  The yoke is designed to bring two oxen, horses, mules etc..together to work.  The yoke is designed to equally distribute the load they pull, and it keeps the two beasts in unison.  Jesus says that His yoke is easy and His burden is light.  What that tells us is that HE DOES ALL THE WORK!  Jesus is the workhorse!  He is the strong one!  He is the one that carries our weight.  That is just awesome!  These burdens you are carrying around that are wearing you down, Jesus is saying to us "Come over here and walk with Me."  "Hook up with Me and you will feel better and not have to work so hard."  What a deal!  There is no reason for us to carry all the burdens of the world on us when we have Jesus who is always with us right there to shoulder the load for us.

So, cheer up!  Take a few moments and get alone with the Lord and throw all those worries and cares on Him.  Come to Him for He is waiting for you.  He loves you.  He wants you to quit struggling and to trust in Him. Once you decide to give HIm your burdens, don't take them back again, leave them there with Him. You will be glad you did!