“Each of us is carrying a metaphorical backpack. We carry
the burdens of living in a fallen world. Our burdens are like rocks in the
backpack. Generally, there are three kinds: Rocks there of our own doing
because of sin. Rocks in our backpack because of the poor decisions,
misconduct, and unkindness of others. And rocks we carry because we are living
in a fallen condition. These include the rocks of disease, pain, chronic
illness, grief, disappointment, loneliness, and the effects of natural disasters.
I joyfully declare that our mortal burdens, these rocks in our figurative
backpack, need not feel heavy. Jesus Christ can lighten our load. Jesus Christ
can lift our burdens. Jesus Christ provides a way for us to be relieved of the
weight of sin. Jesus Christ is our relief.” – President Camille N. Johnson
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