The Savior said, come unto me, all ye that labor
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Many carry heavy burdens.
Some have lost a loved one to death,
or care for one who is disabled.
Some have been wounded by divorce.
Others yearn for an eternal marriage.
Some are caught in the grip of addictive substances
or practices like alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or pornography.
Others have crippling physical or mental impairments.
Some are challenged by same-gender attraction.
Some have terrible feelings of depression or inadequacy.
In one way or another, many are heavy-laden.
To each of us, our Savior gives this loving invitation.
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me.
For I am meek and lowly in heart,
and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
The Scriptures contain many accounts of the Savior's
healing the heavy-laden.
He caused the blind to see, the deaf to hear.
The palsied, withered, or maimed, to be restored.
Lepers to be cleansed, and unclean spirits to be cast out.
Often, we read that the person healed
of these physical ailments was made whole.
Jesus healed many from physical diseases,
but He did not withhold healing from those
who sought to be made whole from other ailments.
Matthew writes that He healed every sickness,
and every disease among the people.
Great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all.
Surely, these healings included those
whose sicknesses were emotional, mental, or spiritual.
He healed them all.