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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.

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2024-08-24 Weekend Rest Journal

1. The idea of the “Christian Walk” is found also in the Old Testament. What is the nature of such a walk? We find that explained in the Book of Psalms. The psalms are Hebrew… 

2024-08-23 Walk Wisely

The Christian Walk See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 At a recent Family Forum on the topic of "Internet Safety" sponsored by… 

2024-08-22 Walk as Children of Light

The Christian Walk For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 The contrast between light and darkness is used in Scripture to describe the difference… 

2024-08-21 Walk in Love

The Christian Walk Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:1-2 Love is… 

2024-08-20 Walk in God’s Prepared Works

The Christian Walk For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 A 2023 report by the Harvard Graduate School of Education… 

2024-08-19 Walk Worthy of Your Calling

The Christian Walk I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Ephesians 4:1 Medical doctors tell us that walking is one of the best things… 

2024-08-17 Weekend Journal

1. Read the hymn "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" (TLH #376). Write out all the words of the hymn that express the Christian's humility. 2. Look in your hymnal under the section “sanctification” and… 

2024-08-16 Humble Dust and Ashes Beggars

Humility He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the beggar from the ash heap, to set them among princes and make them inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth… 

2024-08-14 Humbly Confess Your Sins

Humility She will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 The name "Jesus" was not given to Mary's Child by…