The True Tree: Grace-Based Identity
Burnout told you that worth is earned.
Grace tells you that worth is given.
“Come to me, all 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.”
Anatomy of this tree
Walk through the core parts of this tree, starting with the root of truth and tracing it to the fruit it produces. Expand each section for reflection prompts and Scripture to anchor the truth.
Root — Core biblical truth
Loved before you lift a finger
Reflect: What single phrase from this truth would you like to remember today?
Trunk — Foundational belief
Christ’s finished work
Reflect: How does this belief shape decisions you make this week?
Branches — Reinforcing patterns
- Sabbath
- Trust
- Identity in Christ
Reflect: Pick one branch and notice when it shows up in your day.
Leaves — Everyday actions
- No leaves specified.
Prompt: What’s one small way you could practice this truth today?
Fruit — Visible outcomes
- Peace
- Endurance
- Joy
- Rest
Reflection: Which of these outcomes do you most want to cultivate?
New Fruit
| Old Fruit (what you’ve known) | New Fruit (what grows here) |
|---|---|
| Burnout — endless striving, exhaustion | Peace — knowing you are held even when you stop |
| Anxiety — fear of falling behind | Trust — believing God holds the timeline |
| Shame — “I should be more” | Rest — permission to be loved as you are |
| Bitterness — resenting others’ ease | Joy — delight in God’s gifts, without comparison |
Next Steps
- Breathe: Try five deep breaths, each ending with the phrase: “It is finished.”
- Name a burden: Write down one weight you’ve been carrying to prove yourself. Pray: “Lord, this is Yours.”
- Practice rest: Choose one small act of Sabbath this week—not as a reward, but as worship.