Daily Devotion

“Rest is an expression of faith, proving that you believe God is in control of everything.”

Rick Warren · It's okay to take a break.

Scripture

Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Reflection

The Lord Jesus is not asking me to shirk responsibility, but rather inviting me to lay my worries, stress, and sense of self-control at His feet. Many times I've mistaken busyness for faithfulness, trying to shoulder everything with my own strength, forgetting that true strength comes from resting in the Lord. Rest is not stagnation, but an attitude of submission and trust. When I'm willing to let go of anxiety and the obsession with "I must control," allowing Jesus to be Lord, my heart finds true peace and ease. Today, I choose to enter into His rest and learn from His gentle and humble example.