Maybe this is a common interpretation and I'm just very late to the party, but when Jesus says "My burden is light," should I take that literally? Like, does it mean that we - as Christians - must be a light unto this world, even when (especially when) it is difficult to do so and THAT'S the burden? When we're going through a challenging season in our lives and let it dominate our thoughts and actions, we're both snuffing that light AND demonstrating a lack of faith at the same time. Letting go and trusting that He is in control and he is preparing us for something more and something better can absolutely feel like a yolk - especially if you're used to being the person who has all the answers. Maybe I'm just imprinting my current challenges and state of mind onto a verse in a way that He didn't intend, but the penny dropped when I saw this clip. I struggle with letting go. I struggle with keeping my spirits up and being positive when I'm feeling stress or anxiety. Being "light" most certainly feels like a burden sometimes, but that's what He's calling us to do. I've heard this verse a million times and never viewed it through this lens before. Pope Gregory I said: "Scripture is a kind of river which is both shallow and deep, wherein both the lamb may find a footing and the elephant float at large." I don't know if I'm wading or floating right now, but I feel like this is precisely what I needed right now. Amazing.