Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Our Lord Jesus Christ speaks this invitation to those who are burdened by sin, guilt, and the stresses of this fallen world. Jesus has taken up the cross for you and calls you to follow, so that you might learn from Him. His gentle, lowly way reveals that God’s purposes are not to burden or trouble you, but to give you rest for your soul. Each day He says, “Come to me.”
Daily Rest is a daily devotion book inviting readers to come to Jesus, learn of His gentle and lowly ways, and find rest for their soul. Daily Rest is published quarterly by the Church of the Lutheran Confession with devotions supplied by a volunteer staff of CLC pastors and teachers.
1. Open your Lutheran Hymnal to #62, “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel.” Read through each of the verses. As you do, consider the phrases and their meaning and personal application.2. Read Isaiah 40:1-5. Meditate how the thoughts contained here are emphasized during the Advent season.3. Share with your spouse and/or children ways that you can… 2025-12-06 Weekend Rest Journal
1. Open your Lutheran Hymnal to #62, “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel.” Read through each of the verses. As you do, consider the phrases and their meaning and personal application.2. Read Isaiah 40:1-5. Meditate how… 2025-12-06 Weekend Rest Journal
Christmas Traditions So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come… 2025-12-05 We Worship Him
Christmas Traditions I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of… 2025-12-04 We Rejoice
Christmas Traditions Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor… 2025-12-03 Christmas Carols
Christmas Traditions The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God.” Isaiah 40:3 Christmas…not only is it the “Most Wonderful… 2025-12-02 We Prepare
Christmas Traditions And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be… 2025-12-01 We Believe
1. What are some Bible passages that you are thankful for? Write them out on note cards and place them around as reminders. 2. If you have access to a catechism, review the Fourth Petition.… 2025-11-29 Weekend Rest Journal
Thanksgiving Darkness came over all the land. Matthew 27:45 NIV If you're reading this devotion in the wee hours of the morning, chances are you've been out shopping, or are planning on going out soon.… 2025-11-28 Thankful for Black Friday
Thanksgiving “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 "When you mention and pray for daily bread, you pray for everything that is necessary in order to have and enjoy daily bread … Therefore… 2025-11-27 Thankful for My Daily Bread
Thanksgiving "Take, eat; this is My body… This is My blood of the new covenant." Matthew 26:26, 28 When tomorrow you eat the delicious meal prepared by the cook of the family, will you pat… 2025-11-26 Thankful for His Wonderful Meal
