In the very moments you most want to hide—after failure or in fresh pain—practice a brief liturgy that operationalizes his promise. First, say aloud his invitation and self‑description from Matthew 11:28–30, thereby anchoring your imagination in his heart rather than your record. Second, name your concrete burden and, in prayer, hand it over, asking for the specific rest you need (clarity, courage, or consolation). Third, receive his yoke by committing one small act of obedience that aligns with gentleness today (a confession, a call for help, or a patient response). Expect measurable outcomes: diminished self‑condemnation, steadier breathing, and renewed willingness to re‑engage. This counterintuitive move—drawing near when you feel disqualified—leverages the very heart he says he has.