On Wednesdays, I share posts, fables, songs, poems, quotations, TEDx Talks, cartoons, and books that have inspired and motivated me on my writing journey. I hope these posts will give writers, artists, and other creatives a mid-week boost.

Here’s a thought-provoking reflection from international speaker and bestselling author Joyce Meyer:

Living freely and lightly in the “unforced rhythms of grace” sounds good, doesn’t it? I’m sure you have had enough heavy stuff in your life. I have, too, and I want to live freely. It’s nice to know that with God, we don’t have to worry about things, figure everything out, or carry the burdens in our lives.

It is refreshing to realize that we don’t need to know everything about everything. We can get comfortable with saying, “I don’t know the answer to this dilemma, and I’m not going to worry about anything because God is in control, and I trust in him. I’m going to rest in Him and live freely and lightly.”

Worry isn’t restful at all. In fact, it steals rest and the benefits of rest from us. The next time you feel you are carrying a heavy burden in your mind or find yourself worried or anxious, remember that you can live freely and lightly with God’s help.

Source: Quiet Times with God by Joyce Meyer