The Problem With Trying to Do It All Yourself
The Gospels | Matthew 11:20–30
10-21-2026
Summary:
Where do you turn when you feel weary and burdened? What does Jesus offer that the world’s message of self-improvement can’t? And what does it really mean to find rest in him? In today’s episode, Jensen explores Matthew 11:20–30 and shows us how surrendering to Jesus frees us from the pressure to carry life’s burdens on our own.
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Passage: Matthew 11:20-30