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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

2026-04-03 Good Friday

Holy Week So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:30 The cross stood tall on a hill called Golgotha — rough, splintered wood holding the Savior of the world. He was mocked and ridiculed. The disciples who once swore… 

2024-08-03 Weekend Rest Journal

1. The Psalms were inspired to be used by God’s people in their worship. Many hymns are praise and thanksgiving, others are confessions of sin, and still others are petitions for spiritual and physical needs.… 

2024-08-02 I Believe

Apostles’ Creed Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Even though the Apostles’ Creed isn’t a prayer, Martin… 

2024-08-01 I Believe in the Holy Spirit

Apostles’ Creed Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the… 

2024-07-31 I Believe in Jesus Christ

Apostles’ Creed But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death… 

2024-07-29 I Believe

Apostles’ Creed For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10 Every Sunday morning we stand up to say together, “I believe.” Most often we… 

2024-07-27 Weekend Rest Journal

1. The New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Look up these different prophecies, and look in your Bible for cross references (in the reference column or foot notes): Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 53;… 

2024-07-26 The Prophet of the Passion

Zechariah "Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion," Says the LORD of hosts. "Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered; Then I will turn My hand against… 

2024-07-25 The Prophet of the Crucifixion

Zechariah “And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn… 

2024-07-24 The Prophet of the Betrayal

Zechariah Then I said to them, "If it is agreeable to you, give me my wages; and if not, refrain." So they weighed out for my wages thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said…