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
Freedom in Christ But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 If you wonder about the cost of our nation’s freedom, all… 2024-07-02 The Cost of Freedom
Freedom in Christ I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2 NIV My wife and I enjoy taking our boat out on… 2024-07-01 Rejoicing in Freedom
1. Read Deuteronomy 6:5-9 and Ephesians 6:1-4. How can parents apply what God says here in raising their children? 2. Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and Psalm 119:105. What is God telling us about His Word… 2024-06-29 Weekend Rest Journal
The Prophet Samuel So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him!” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance… 2024-06-28 God Sees The Heart
The Prophet Samuel Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. … But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest… 2024-06-27 Teach Your Children About The Lord
The Lord was with Samuel and let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the Lord. 1… 2024-06-26 God Gives Us Faithful Ministers
The Prophet Samuel Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” 1 Samuel 3:10 When Samuel was a boy, few of… 2024-06-25 Listen To God’s Word
The Prophet Samuel “For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the LORD; as long as he lives… 2024-06-24 The Blessing Of Godly Parents
1. Read all of 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 to review the full account of Hannah and Samuel. As you read Hannah’s whole prayer in chapter two, notice how the same theme continues—praise and thanks and glory… 2024-06-22 Weekend Rest Journal
Parents Prayers Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, “Go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.” … The servant arose and went to Mesopotamia, to the city… 2024-06-21 Abraham: Spouse
