As in most video games, my character in Animal Crossing has a limited amount of space to carry the tools and items that I want to have access to while I play. My “pockets” can carry a lot of stuff but they aren’t infinite, so strategically deciding which objects I must carry at all times as well as which ones I can afford to pick up along the way is pretty important. Before I venture away from my home, I take time to check and ensure that critical tools like my net, shovel, and fishing rod are in my inventory… and I empty my pockets of items that aren’t necessary so I have space for the unanticipated surprises of the day. And as I play the game, I return home as often as needed to replace broken items and drop excess weight.

Today is bound to contain some surprises for all of us, so preparing ourselves to have both the space to enjoy the pleasant ones and the tools to contend with the challenging ones is critical. Starting our day in prayer with the Lord allows us to release all of the pain we are carrying that prevents us from picking up the unique treasures that each day holds, and daily Scriptural reading is how we “equip our armor” for the battles we will face. Let’s empty our pockets of yesterday’s broken pieces so we can face this new day, and “return home” to Christ as often as needed to repair our armor and keep our burdens light.

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

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