Grace for the Heavy Backpack

Have you ever tried walking with a backpack filled with heavy rocks? At first, you might manage a decent pace as you lean forward, and push through. But eventually, after a few miles, the weight won’t just exhaust your physical body, it will completely crush your spirit. So many of us are walking through life exactly like this. We are carrying invisible backpacks loaded with the heavy stones of past guilt, present shame, and deep anxiety about the future. We are completely exhausted, and we haven't even reached our destination yet. But God meets us on this road to give us the strength to persevere.