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.
Labor Day Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3 Some days we hit the ground running. We jot down goals, make lists, and dive headfirst into our tasks. But how often do we pause to begin our day with the Lord? Proverbs invites us into a better rhythm:… 2025-09-05 God Is in the Details
Walk the Walk For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 The Bible uses this picture of light in a spiritual sense to… 2025-06-05 Walk As Children of Light
Walk the Walk Therefore, be imitators of God as his dearly loved children. And walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.… 2025-06-04 Walk In Love
Walk the Walk I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Ephesians 4:1 What is your high calling? Listen to the Apostle’s description… 2025-06-03 Walk Worthy of Your High Calling
Walk the Walk For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 EHV Today we begin a study… 2025-06-02 Walk In Good Works
1. Look in the Scriptures or reflect on some passages you’ve memorized for mantras that are helpful and encouraging to memorize and write these out. 2. Read Psalm 119:1-8. What is the truth that makes… 2025-05-31 Weekend Rest Journal
Things Jesus Never Said Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 Happiness is something that everyone wants. Many would say, “Everyone deserves to be… 2025-05-30 “As Long as You’re Happy”
Things Jesus Never Said Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 That statement, “Live Your Truth”, I must… 2025-05-29 “Live Your Truth”
Things Jesus Never Said "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me." John 14:1 “Believe in yourself” is a commonly used phrase. Most of the time this phrase is… 2025-05-28 “Believe in Yourself”
Things Jesus Never Said Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. "For whoever desires to save… 2025-05-27 “Follow Your Heart”
Things Jesus Never Said "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32 I came across an article… 2025-05-26 “Be True to Yourself”
