I recently lifted a box that I thought was light enough to carry. Two days later, I developed low back pain. The box had been too heavy. I quickly asked my doctor for a referral to a physical therapist. I needed to learn some exercises to stretch my muscles. Because of their knowledge and concern for patients, I trusted these medical professionals. I knew that they could restore my health.

In a similar way, life’s burdens can sometimes weigh me down. I have faith, however, that God can lift my spirit and heal my soul. The Bible records Jesus’s assurances of help to those who followed His commandments. His ordinary and miraculous acts showed how He inspired many people to do so.

Trust in God in order to have the joy and peace that He promises.