Carrying regrets, fears, or anxieties that no one else sees? In this episode, discover how to recognize your hidden burdens and bring them to Jesus, the One who sees what others don't and offers rest when the world only offers more pressure.

Have you ever smiled through a conversation while quietly falling apart inside?

Some burdens are obvious—a job loss, a health crisis, a broken relationship. People can see those and know to ask how you're doing. But other burdens are hidden. The regret you've never told anyone about. The fear that keeps you awake at night. The anxiety humming beneath the surface all day. The pressure to keep performing even though you're running on empty. These are the weights that drain you without anyone noticing.

In this episode, we look at the story of Naomi Osaka, a tennis champion who reached the top of her sport, Grand Slam titles, magazine covers, and worldwide fame, while privately battling depression and anxiety. The very moment the world was celebrating her, she was struggling internally. Eventually, she stepped away from certain tournaments to protect her mental health. Her honesty helped millions put language to something they feel but rarely say: the pressure to look "fine" while privately falling apart.

Through her story and Matthew 11:28, you'll see that Jesus doesn't ask you to pretend you're not struggling. He invites you to bring the unseen weight, the regrets, the fears, the anxieties no one else knows about, and lay it at His feet. You don't have to carry it alone. He sees what others don't, and He offers rest when the world only offers more pressure.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. Why hidden burdens grow heavier in the dark and how to bring them into the light
2. Three practical steps to name, release, and trust Jesus with the weight you've been carrying alone
3. How admitting the weight you carry isn't weakness, it's wisdom that leads to the rest Jesus promises

You don't have to have it all together to come to Jesus. He invites you just as you are, weary, burdened, and honest, and promises to give you rest.

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