Posted by Chuck Scherl
My Morning Walk and the Yoke of Faith and Trust
This morning, as I walked with my dogs, I think I finally figured out what’s been going wrong for me. For so long, I’ve struggled with the idea of Jesus’ yoke being “easy” and His burden “light.” It never quite seemed that way to me; it felt heavy. This, I think, is the weight of full of self-imposed responsibility, and mixed motivations. But today, I think I’ve got it figured out.
I realized that what I need is to take on the yoke of faith and trust. The faith part is accepting that it’s a gift from God—something that’s freely given and not something I can earn or manipulate. The trust part is about putting that faith into practice, living it out day by day. It’s about letting go of my own desires, letting go of my self-deceitfulness, and aligning myself with God’s will, even when it’s tough.
What’s helped me find a bit of peace today is the thought that my responsibility is not about carrying the weight alone. Instead, it’s about doing my best and trusting that Jesus is with me every step of the way, leading me through the tough spots. If I trust fully, I need to be okay with whatever happens, even if I can foresee the probable outcomes. If I’m led to take action, I need to do so with love, and in doing that, the burden becomes lighter. The trust becomes an adventure in faith—a journey where I step out in belief and learn to surrender fully to God’s plan for me.
This realization feels like a turning point for me. I’ve come to see that the yoke Jesus offers isn’t about negating challenges, but about transforming them through His grace. It’s not an easy path, but it’s a path I’m willing to take because I trust that it’s the way to true peace and fulfillment.
