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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.

Today’s Daily Rest Reading

2026-05-12 His Last Impression is a Lasting Impression

Ascension And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. Luke 24:50 In less time than it takes to read this sentence, a person you meet for the first time will have formed certain conclusions about you. If it’s a potential employer, the decision to hire… 

2026-05-11 Powered by the Ascension

Ascension I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope to which he has called you, just how rich his glorious inheritance among the saints is,… 

2026-05-09 Weekend Rest Journal

1. Study some of Jesus’s interactions with women: Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42), the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-42), Mary Magdalene (John 20:1-18), and the Widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-17). 2. Identify and… 

2026-05-08 Dorcas (Tabitha): A Woman of Kindness

Women of the Bible Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. Romans 12:10 It's common at funerals to see examples of the deceased's work, lovingly gathered… 

2026-05-06 Hannah and Mary: Women of Humility

Women of the Bible Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5b ESV Hannah, the mother of Samuel, and… 

2026-05-05 Ruth: A Woman of Faithfulness

Women of the Bible But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge;… 

2026-05-04 Rahab: A Woman of Blind Faith

Women of the Bible And as soon as we heard these things, our hearts melted; neither did there remain any more courage in anyone because of you, for the Lord your God, He is God… 

2026-05-02 Weekend Rest Journal

1. Take a few moments to read Job 38-42. Ponder the examples the Lord gives concerning His control over His creation. What lesson did Job learn? How could these chapters be a source of comfort… 

2026-05-01 In Everything Give Thanks

God Does Not Exaggerate “In everything give thanks.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Corrie Ten Boom was a Dutch clockmaker who hid Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Eventually she and her sister were arrested…