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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

2026-04-25 Weekend Rest Journal

1. There is a saying: “Fear is ‘what if?’, Faith is ‘even if !’”. What does this mean to you in connection with God’s Word and promises? 2. Read each verse of the 23rd Psalm (below), and after each verse consider how it relates to your life this past week. The Lord is my shepherd;… 

2025-08-27 Peter

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Finding Forgiveness And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when… 

2025-08-26 Judas

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Finding Forgiveness Judas said, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and… 

2025-08-25 Barabbas

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Finding Forgiveness So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified. Mark 15:15 “What are the odds?” Perhaps Barabbas was thinking… 

2025-08-23 Weekend Rest Journal

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1. Read through the Olivet Discourse, Mark 13:1-37. Pay special attention to the closing verses, 32-37. Reflect on the meaning of “Stay Awake” as it relates to your daily life. What does this look like… 

2025-08-22 Mark 13:9-10 (ESV)

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Olivet Discourse "But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear… 

2025-08-21 F.O.C.U.S. – Understanding

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Olivet Discourse For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. Mark 13:8 (ESV)… 

2025-08-20 F.O.C.U.S. – Courage

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Olivet Discourse Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take… 

2025-08-19 F.O.C.U.S. – Obedience

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Olivet Discourse And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be… 

2025-08-18 F.O.C.U.S. – Faith

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Olivet Discourse And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!" And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these… 

2025-08-16 Weekend Rest Journal

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1. Read Psalm 59. What was David’s mindset when on the run from Saul? What can I learn from David when I am treated unfairly or unjustly? 2. Read Psalm 124. How did David react…