Key Scripture: Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Devotional

Rest is not weakness—it is obedience. Jesus invites the weary to come to Him, not to push harder or prove strength.

God designed rest as restoration, not reward. When we ignore rest, exhaustion shapes our self-perception and clouds judgment.

Learning to rest without guilt requires trust—trust that God sustains what we release and works even when we pause. Rest reminds us that we are human, dependent, and deeply loved.

Today, allow rest to be an act of faith.

Scripture Insight

Jesus invites rest as a gift, not a consequence of failure.

Heart Check

Do you allow yourself to rest freely—or only when forced?

Practice Today

• Pause intentionally for rest today.
• Release guilt tied to stillness.
• Invite God into your rest.
• Thank Him for restoring your strength.

Reflection: How might rest reshape your relationship with yourself?

Prayer: Jesus, I come to You weary and burdened. Teach me to rest without guilt and trust You with what I lay down. Restore my soul today. Amen.