Some People Can't Give Up

We carry so much with us. Like a backpack filled with heavy stones, we haul our past hurts, mistakes, and disappointments through life. A harsh word from years ago, a failure that still stings with shame, or a relationship that ended in pain—these are the things we replay in our minds. We know we should move on, and others may even tell us to "just let it go." But it’s rarely that simple. Sometimes, these burdens feel so familiar that we don’t know who we would be without them. You can read today’s devotional and past reflections at followingtheleader.org.