VOICE OF TRUTH FOR TODAY:
More of You, Lord
Every woman I know carries a quiet ache—a longing for more than noise, striving, and the relentless pace of life.
It’s the ache that whispers, Lord, give me more of You.But wanting more of God and knowing how to make space for Him are two different things. That’s where spiritual practices become such a beautiful gift. They aren’t about trying harder or adding more responsibilities to our already full lives. They’re about creating space to meet with Jesus.
One of my favorite practices is picture prayer, using prayer and imagination to reflect on Scripture and draw near to Him.
Recently, I experienced something that brought Matthew 11:28–30 to life in a deeply personal way. During prayer, I pictured Jesus sitting beside me. I looked down at my hands, ready to offer Him whatever I was carrying, but they were empty. Then I imagined an enormous basket filled with everything weighing on my heart.
Responsibilities. Worries. Burdens. The weight of caring for others.
The basket was so heavy I couldn’t lift it.
As I continued praying, I pictured Jesus gently lifting the entire basket Himself. One by one, He began taking the burdens from it. And I was reminded of His invitation:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 NIV).
In that moment, I realized something beautiful. I didn’t need to lift the basket. I didn’t need to organize everything inside or explain why it was so heavy. I simply needed to remain near Him.
Real rest isn’t always the absence of struggle. It’s the transfer of the burden. Jesus invites us to take His yoke upon us and learn from Him. His yoke isn’t another weight to carry. It’s an invitation to walk through life alongside Him. Perhaps you’ve been carrying a basket that feels impossible to lift.
Come close to Jesus. Let His strength carry what you were never meant to hold alone.
Excerpt from Voice of Truth Magazine
“More of You, Lord” by Donna Sawyer