So if we lay our burdens down, give our issues to God, be free of hurts and habits…etc.,
What does it mean for us to “carry our own cross”.
If we give our shackles and chains to God, what are we carrying?
Suffering for Christ like he suffered carrying the cross. Leaving fleshly desires behind. Going through trails and tribulations so we can grow. Persevere in living in the spirit. Etc.
Surrendering our hearts to Jesus doesn’t eliminate our hurts. My heart hurts for my unsaved loved ones. When they mock me or become hostile toward me because of my faith in Him, that’s when I feel the weight of the cross.
I’m pretty sure it means to follow Him, and that can be hard at times because of the world and how we are treated by non believers. We just need to follow Him and read His words, because He is never far from us, it may seem like it but He’s close