Lifting the Burden

 Carrying a grudge literally weighs you down. Researchers at Erasmus University asked people to write about a time when they either gave or withheld forgiveness. They then asked their human guinea pigs to jump as high as they could, five times, without bending their knees. Those who had been thinking about a time when they’d forgiven jumped highest, about 11.8 inches on average; those who had written about their grudges, on the other hand, jumped 8.5 inches—a huge difference, and a startling illustration of how forgiveness can actually unburden you.

Matthew 11:28-30 (NRSV)
²⁸  "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. ²⁹  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
³⁰  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

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