The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit… But we have the mind of Christ. (‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭14-16‬ NIV)

Every journey begins with the first step. In the Burden Less Process, we will start by stepping into acknowledging our identity, move to assessing our insecurities, and arrive at aligning our minds. Let’s face it, though! Not everyone is ready to begin the journey, because they have not surrendered to the One who can guide them.

When I go into a dangerous land, I am comforted when I have an experienced guide. It needs to be someone who has “been there, done that, and got the t-shirt!” This person needs to know the language, the culture, the people, the terrain, etc. In addition, the price for such a guide should be reasonable!

The best guide for this jungle we call “life” was spoken of by the author of Hebrews, when he said, “we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” (‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭15 NIV)

Jesus can sympathize with us, because He went before us and won! In addition, the price is more than reasonable. It is paid in full! I choose to believe the One who healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, raised the dead to life, walked on water, fed the 5000 with two fish and five loaves of bread, cleansed those who had leprosy, and predicted his death, burial, and resurrection and it ALL came true! I choose to follow Him.

The Apostle Thomas said to Jesus, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” (‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭5‬ NIV)

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” (‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6-7‬ NIV)

Remember, Jesus did not, does not, and will not have an identity crisis! He knows exactly who He is and He is continually trying to reveal Himself to us as the Way.

So, before we take the first step by acknowledging our identity, we need to recognize His identity. We must be ready to follow the Leader, and be willing to stick it out no matter how rough the terrain will get!

Challenge: If you are a follower of Jesus, spend the day praying for others to surrender to Him, and ask God to help you prepare for this journey of aligning your mind with the mind of Christ!

If you haven’t surrendered your life to Jesus, now is the right time. Admit to the Father that you have sinned and fallen short, repent of your sins and ask God to forgive you, and confess Jesus as Savior and Lord of your life!