Every Christian, often with noble motives, has taken up stress-producing burdens that Jesus never asked us to carry, and we have had to learn to lay them down. In fact, the Christian life could be described as continually laying down unnecessary burdens at Christ’s feet, and daily seeking fresh mercy, relief, and rest in His presence. The truth is that God can use stress for our good and His glory. God doesn’t always eliminate our burdens, but often uses stress to draw us to Himself—to give us focus, to correct us, and to strengthen our faith.