Have you forgotten what true rest feels like? Not just physical rest, but that soul-deep relief where anxiety melts away and your shoulders finally unclench? In today's devotional from Matthew 11:28-29, we explore Jesus's radical invitation to the weary and burdened.
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." These words offer something our hustle culture rarely acknowledges—that true rest isn't found in productivity hacks or weekend getaways, but in the presence of Christ Himself. The devotional unpacks how Jesus isn't offering a spiritual nap, but profound relief from performance pressure, constant striving, and the exhausting need to hold everything together.
Walking in rest requires courage—courage to stop pretending we're fine, to let go of the hustle mindset, and to trust that Jesus is enough. It means coming to Him not just when we're broken but before we break. It means believing that our unfinished tasks, unresolved problems, and unanswered questions can safely rest in His capable hands. As we pray together, we surrender our exhaustion and learn to breathe His peace instead.
Whether you're overwhelmed by responsibilities, driven by perfectionism, or simply caught in life's relentless pace, this episode offers more than inspiration—it gives permission. Permission to stop. Permission to rest. Permission to trust that Jesus is strong enough to hold what you can't. Join us as we discover how to exchange our weariness for His rest and find our souls refreshed in His presence. Subscribe for daily spiritual refreshment that meets you exactly where you are.
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