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.
Ecclesiastes Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; and the living will take it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by a sad countenance the heart is made better. The heart of the wise is in… 2025-06-23 The House of Mourning
Encouraging the Roles of Laypeople The older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience. Titus 2:2 The Apostle Paul beings by instructing Titus to encourage the older men in their… 2024-09-10 Older Men
Encouraging the Roles of Laypeople As for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 The Apostle Paul writes these words to Titus after laying out the qualifications of the public… 2024-09-09 Difference Between Laypeople and the Clergy
1.Think about the aspects of your job you enjoy. Make a list. Take some time to thank God for these blessings and look for other ways you can be thankful. 2.Read Matthew 28:18-20. Ask yourself… 2024-09-07 Weekend Rest Journal
Labor Day Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his… 2024-09-06 Occupation – Leader
Labor Day Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his… 2024-09-05 Occupation – Teacher
Labor Day Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.… 2024-09-04 Occupation – Shepherd
Labor Day While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said… 2024-09-03 Occupation – Fishermen
Labor Day What gain has the worker from his toil? I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. He has made everything beautiful in its… 2024-09-02 Celebrate Labor Day?
1. Write some of the things God has taught you about your ongoing Christian education in your life and the lives of your children/grandchildren. 2. List and pray about some ways that you can support… 2024-08-31 Weekend Rest Journal
Christian Education Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Psalm 34:11 The old country schoolhouse often began its day with the ringing of a bell. It was… 2024-08-30 Come and Listen
