God's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs

by Timothy J. Keller

Lord Jesus, if you had stayed in heaven, you would have been a glorious abstraction. But in the pages of the gospel I see perfect holiness in human form. I long for closer personal intimacy with you. Speak to me through your Word. Be real to me in prayer. Amen.

Jesus’ yoke is easy and his burden is light, or so he tells us. Anything else in the world will enslave you. Have you willingly enslaved yourself to something other than Jesus?

Lord, I am weary, and I blame how hard I’m working, but it is more of an inward, spiritual condition. I am working to prove myself, to win approval, to make a name for myself. I am ready to lay down that burden and receive the deep rest that comes from the gospel. Help me to do that. Amen.