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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

2026-03-18 Patrick: Not a Patron Saint

Saint Patrick Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… Hebrews 12:1 In the Roman Catholic tradition, Patrick, after his death, was… 

2026-01-30 One Thing’s Needful

We Sing of our Redeemer But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings,… 

2026-01-29 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

We Sing of our Redeemer Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all… 

2026-01-28 Awake My Heart to Joyful Lays

We Sing of our Redeemer But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in… 

2026-01-27 Chief of Sinners Though I Be

We Sing of our Redeemer The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. (The apostle Paul in 1… 

2026-01-26 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing!

We Sing of our Redeemer I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!’” Psalm 122:1 What a blessing we have in the Lutheran divine service. Every part… 

2026-01-24 Weekend Rest Journal

Read the first five chapters of Mark. Jesus proves that, even though He wore sandals and looked like every other helpless human being, He is truly the Son of God, the Creator of all things.… 

2026-01-23 The Creator Knows what YOU Need!

When the Creator Wore Sandals “And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little… 

2026-01-22 Why Are You So Fearful?

When the Creator Wore Sandals Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them,… 

2026-01-21 Don’t You Care?

When the Creator Wore Sandals A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke… 

2026-01-20 No One’s Perfect!?

When the Creator Wore Sandals Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered…