I thought “lift up your heads” in Luke 21:28 was just spiritual encouragement. The Greek anapherō means “lift up from pressure”—literally unload your weight. Not just hope vaguely, but relief for the burden I carry. I realized hope is sometimes a release, not a mental trick. God wants me to hand over the heaviness, one stress at a time. Even in overwhelming seasons, I can let go, straighten up, and feel lighter. Relief isn’t abstract; it’s real. #FaithAndAging #TheVerseYouSkipped #SpiritualComfort #BibleReflection #ChristianSeniors