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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

2026-04-17 Sight Unseen

First Sightings “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 On the first Easter evening, Jesus appeared to His apostles, but only 10 were present. Judas Iscariot had hanged himself, and Thomas was absent. When the other disciples told him about… 

2025-12-01 We Believe

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… 

2025-11-29 Weekend Rest Journal

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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.… 

2025-11-28 Thankful for Black Friday

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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.… 

2025-11-27 Thankful for My Daily Bread

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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… 

2025-11-26 Thankful for His Wonderful Meal

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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… 

2025-11-25 Thankful for My Baptism

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Thanksgiving He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 NIV It doesn't look like much. You've probably seen it countless times. A guy in a black robe,… 

2025-11-24 Thankful for My Bible

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Thanksgiving I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure. Psalm 119:162 A pastor at a recent conference asked us to name our most valued earthly possession. We thought about that for a… 

2025-11-22 Weekend Rest Journal

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1. A couple of the devotion’s passages this week comes from the book of 1 Thessalonians. The congregation was confused about the end times and the last day. Paul wrote to them to explain the… 

2025-11-20 The End is Near

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Looking Forward to the End In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" Matthew 3:1-2 Have you ever been…