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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

2026-03-26 John Mark: Behind the Scenes

Lesser Known Disciples And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had completed their service, bringing with them John, whose other name was Mark. Acts 12:25 (ESV) Barnabas and Saul had a disagreement. We can read a bunch into that statement. We can imagine a spectrum between a civil conversation and a ‘knockdown, drag-out’… 

2024-05-18 Weekend Rest Journal

1. Write out a prayer for single mothers of young children and infants. 2. Read the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1. What do we learn from Hannah’s life about prayer, motherhood, and faith?… 

2024-05-17 A Blessing to Me

Mothers But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive… 

2024-05-16 A Blessing to Mary

Mothers My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:47 NIV Let’s not forget the mother of our Savior. When Jesus was just a child, it was His earthly mother and father who were in… 

2024-05-15 A Blessing to the Church

Mothers Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. (Romans 16:13 NIV) Is Mother’s Day just for women who have given birth? I don’t think so.… 

2024-05-14 A Blessing to the Child

Mothers My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep,… 

2024-05-13 A Blessing for the Man

Mothers The LORD God said, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 Before the first mother, came the first wife. I hope nobody… 

2024-05-11 Weekend Rest Journal

1. There are seven “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Which two are missing from this week's devotions? (Look up John 11:25 & 14:6) 2. Make a list of the seven “I AM”… 

2024-05-10 I AM the Vine

Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."… 

2024-05-09 I AM the Light of the World

Jesus: The Great “I AM” When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of… 

2024-05-08 I AM the Living Bread

Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the living bread which came down from heaven." John 6:51 We know it's important to eat right and keep our bodies in reasonable shape. As Christians our bodies…