Use today to pray, rest, and reflect on this week’s reading, giving thanks for the grace that is ours in Christ.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28
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Yes, we have needed rest. Thank you Lord
Thank you, God for being there for me always. I love you & appreciate you. Amen.
Thank you lord for allowing me to have a day of rest and reflection. Amen.
I so needed this today.
Lord, this was exactly the reminder of truth I needed today. Thank You that you refresh me, and enable me to find rest in You.
I’m resting from myself and coming to you, Jesus.
thank you Lord for your grace!!
Rest is hard…Lord thank you for grace. And the reminder that I don’t need to strive for it.
Pray that everyone here will learn to know God
I always find myself struggling to pray when I get busy with doctors. I often feel overwhelmed and unworthy since I am chronically ill. This devotional has been a nice reminder that seasons of rest are needed, and that our season of rest will end on God’s time not our own.
It’s easy to leave God out of our schedule when we are tired or overwhelmed but we should not do this, instead when we are tired and overwhelmed this is the perfect time to run to God in prayer so he can look after us and give us the strength we need!
Wow, @Katie L thank you so much for taking all the time to listen. I know it’s not short, but like I said in the episode, it’s a very complex story.m. :)
So glad the Lord has used it to give you some conviction… though it is painful, it benefits in the long run. There are many of us who struggle with people pleasing. It is something I constantly have to keep in check, still!
May you always remember God’s word is above all other things. He will continue to help you and encourage you in all these things.
Thank you girls for praying for Kim. My hearts been kinda heavy today, too. Appreciate you all.
Thinking of you @Pam C <3 prayers are with you and your family!
Sharon, Jersey Girl – what a small world! I am a postpartum doula and it has been SUCH a blessing to me! Sounds like you are certifying through DONA? Congratulations on finishing that monster packet!
Michelle – it took me a few days to finish but I was able to listen to the podcasts of your testimony, thank you for sharing! A couple nuggets that really stuck out to me were when you spoke about seeking what others had to say about God rather than what God was saying to you (whew right to the gut) and how people pleasing led you to idolizing people – wow. I related to both of these experiences so closely, as a recovering people pleaser I had to pause it and let that idea sink in for a minute. It’s also convicted me when I spend twice as long reading through the comments of my devotionals than I actually do reading and meditating on the Word. I appreciate your vulnerability, thank you for your perspective ❤️
MICHELLE, I love that you write music; that is such a gift! Prayers for your new friend, Kim, and that your song will ‘get stuck in her head’ and continue to speak Jesus to her.
SUSAN, belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Thankful that your family is healing and in sync. ❤
RHONDA J, great analogy! Feel better soon!
SARAH D, hope you hear something soon from this week’s appointments.
“I will give you rest” – such comforting words, especially after getting back from a 15 day vacation overseas. I was so exhausted by the time we got back due to all the travel, busy days, time difference & jet lag. So thankful that Jesus gives us periods of rest that is so much needed. His rest is available and ever present, but we must be willing to stop – and fall into His arms and receive His rest.
I now this is quite late but @Sarah D – happy belated birthday! Hope you got to enjoy it & do something special for yourself.
@Michelle Patire – praying that you will have more opportunities to minister and share the love of Jesus with Kim.
@Heidi – realizing your schedule was to much and readjusting isn’t a bad thing, everything is in God’s timing. By taking less classes and stretching out your continued education you will be less stressful, have more family time, and will be able to enjoy your studies. A few years ago I decided to train to be a postpartum doula. You could go at your own pace but had to complete everything within a 2 year time slot. I decided I would get it done quickly in just a few months – until I received my certification packet containing everything I had to complete! When I saw all that was involved I thought I’d never be able to complete it in 2 years let alone 2 months! But praise God – I finished everything and mailed it in just 2 months before the 2 year deadline! Now I just wait to hear if I “passed” everything… I will continue to pray for you as you journey ahead.
@Rhonda J. – continuing to pray for your pain management.
Have a blessed weekend She’s!
Thank you @Rhonda J and @Michelle Patire for the birthday wishes. Rhonda I appreciate you mentioning my dil and grands. I think all of us still have times when the waves come crashing in, but overall, we are moving forward. My hardest times are hearing the grands talk about and miss their daddy. Brittany is doing an amazing job ministering to her kids and working full time. We are all leaning hard on our Savior and taking each day as it comes. I don’t comment much, but do read and pray for needs daily.
Good Morning, Happy Saturday She’s!
I am awkward and hurting this morning and then realized I forgot my pain pills last night! I don’t know how I would function without them…and that is the same with my Lord and Savior! I need him to function. I am broken without him. I am burdened, restless, and in this beat-up body, but he gives me rest and peace.
Oh I need you…Lord I need you
Every hour I need you…My one defense, my righteousness…
Rest has been forced upon me this week, but it’s much needed rest. Definitely not something I do well and I am going a little stir crazy. Lord God May I listen to you and slow down.
Lifting up all the She’s that you can unload your burden and allow God’s rest in this weekend.
I played a song yesterday that the Lord and I wrote, based on this exact Scripture. It’s actually called “Matthew 11:30” but it’s based on these few couple verses. It’s bout letting go our burdens and giving God our doubt and pain. I played it for my new musician friend Kim (who I also realized is the older sister of someone I briefly “dated” in high school… Small world…) who shed some tears as I sang.
As far as I know, that family doesn’t have faith in Jesus. Sitting with her and hearing her ideas of love and marriage broke my heart. The beautiful songs she writes are plagued with hopelessness and cycles of disappointment. It breaks my heart. I’m glad the Lord allowed me to sit with her, though, for a moment and minister to her. The heart of unbelief is heavy. It makes me even more grateful for my faith… Life is so dark without the light of Jesus.
Resting in the completed work of Jesus for my salvation, redemption, sanctification, and one day glorification.
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Brothers and sisters in Christ ,
We that are gentiles in Yavashua , must read and learn the Torah as well as the New Testament. The Torah holds the mysterious and the salt of the New Testament. I never knew the importance of the Torah !!!
I have a much deeper understanding of who Yavashua is . And who. I am in him .
Us gentiles, is the grace and mercy of Christ .
His ultimate compassion I never knew .
We must stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters! Must pray for them to become complete in Yavashua . Oh how my heart hurts so , if one day I will be standing in front of my abba !
And he says , “Go away I never knew you”
Pray , and ask for him to give you hunger to know him deeper through scriptures.
Ask for his presence . His Holy Spirit !
Time is running out ,
Love in Christ Jesus
Thank you, Jesus
I so needed that reminder..
After some financial struggles, this was a great reminder to give it to Him and rest in his grace and provision
Amen, thank you God ❤️
Thank you Lord for the rest You give
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Needed this for sure
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❤️ this. Just what I need today.
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I really needed to hear this today.
After this Texas snow week chaos. This was needed.
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This super short devotional and scripture made me smile. Sometimes the shock of God saying its time for rest is as beautiful as a hug from a father.
I am week and weary praying for renewal
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Taking today to pray for renewed joy in ministry. Wearied from serving during the pandemic & experiencing micro-aggressions at church
Hi Alyssa! I am praying for the Lord to touch your body right now with His healing power! Run to Him always. He’s always ready to take us in, let us rest, and will fight for us! Be blessed friend.
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I’m 6 weeks postpartum with my 3rd baby and I’ve been feeling so overwhelmed and exhausted this week and today in particular. This verse is exactly what I needed. Thankful for the rest He offers ♥️
Thankful for His refreshing rest. When He gives rest, it refills me and relieves me of worries.
Yesterday and today I really began to struggle. I wanted a break from my constant overthinking and worrying. Opening today’s reading I was really confused when I only saw one verse but that single verse is exactly what I needed. When I can’t find rest on my own, I can find it in him.
In awe of Him who blessed me with this devotional this morning. God knows what I needed at this time. Thank you, Father, for letting me know what you want me to do today. I will lean on Him for the rest I need.
We can even rest from a devotional! We must rest in God to grow and reflect
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I love this devotional it is so helpful and just reminds us everything that we need to remember
I feel alot closer with God and I am thankful for everything that He has done He has a never ending love for us. Pray, Rest, and Reflect. Amen
Just what I needed!❤️
In a world where we must be perfectly productive and blissfully busy, maybe this quarantine is not a curse at all, but a gift from God to grant us rest and time to reflect, laying our burdens down, leaning our hearts to He who gives.
In a world where it seems we always must be perfectly productive and blissfully busy, maybe this time isn’t a curse
I think that, for the first time, I read this passage and heard something different. During the corona crisis, my job has gotten more demanding! I believe God will give me “rest” during this busy time, but perhaps it’ll be in a way I’ve not expected (as in my desire for the cessation of things that need to get done). Perhaps He will give me rest from the many thoughts racing through my mind at the end of the day. Or maybe it’ll be a rest of mind and heart as I begin my day that helps me be prepared for whatever comes up. Who knows? But I’m more open to receiving the rest of Christ in the way He knows I need.
Praying you all have a good day.
This new moment of lockdown is providing many of us with an opportunity to discover rest in God and refocus on him – ensure he is number 1
It’s in the early early morning here and I’ve not gone to sleep. My mind is racing and my heart is filled with worry. These words, ‘Come unto me” bring me so much solace in an uncertain time.
Literally this verse was on my heart today! So amazing that the Lord speaks to us. The world tells us that it’s way is easier and that God’s way is too hard. The truth is following Jesus is where we find rest and peace❤️
O Lord, thank You for this day of rest. Thank You for being my Peace in the chaos. You Good and You are ENOUGH for me. O Jesus I thank You so much for everything that You have done for me. I am so unworthy yet You love me with Your unfailing love each and every second of each and everyday of ALL the days of my life. God, You are Great and Mighty. I choose to praise You with everything I am and everything I have. Thank Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amen!!
Lord, thank you for the beautiful reminder to rest. To be still. To breathe in, breathe out. To acknowledge our many blessings. To practice gratitude. Lord, I open my heart and receive you. Dwell in me. Make me new.
I felt lately that Satan was attacking my heart and anxiety. I pray for peace and for God to overcome all my doubts and fears. Overthinking things and worry that all my hard work will not have the outcome I desire. But my God is a god of grace and mercy. He surrounds me with love and protection. He leads me by still waters and let’s me rest. One day at a time and one project at a time. May Gods will be done in me and my family.
Gods timing is perfect! It’s amazing how God can touch us through an app but this mornings reading is exactly what I needed.
I could use some rest for sure! Just had baby #3 a few weeks ago. It was nice to just sit and pray this morning and to remember that God is my strength and my place of rest too!
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Matthew 11:29-30 speaks even further of how we are promised this rest and renewal. His burden is so light because his love and forgiveness is unconditional. There’s no need to stress over achieving and deserving his gift of rest because his blood has already payed for it.
Such a good reminder for this people pleaser. Thank you for sharing this truth. ❤️
These words describe me today Thanksgiving. My house used to be full and now I sit alone. But God is here. And we meet every morning and chat through out the day. Thank you for your words.
Even on a Monday, on a work day, thank you GOD that you can give us rest. From this position of rest I can work, not striving, but grateful for the opportunity to contribute my gifts. All sufficient is his power for me today.
Abigail, thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I really needed to hear this: “From this position of rest I can work, not striving, but grateful for the opportunity to contribute my gifts.” Thanks for speaking truth into my life!
I love this verse. I first memorized it for a play I was in in jr high and it has stuck with me all these years. I am always discovering what rest looks mine for me at different stages. So grateful to rest in Jesus.
Okay, heeding this reminder to rest in Jesus today. Sometimes life is SO. HARD. But today, I will rest. And pray that my sisters enjoy their rest today, too!
❤️resting at The feet of Jesus is the best way to feel rejuvenated.
What a great reminder to actually rest.
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Just as I am I come to cone to Thee…weak and heavy laden…I put my trust in You, Lord. Thank You that You will give me Your peace and rest.
I love this because as woman don’t we feel weary and burdened a lot of the times. One thing I do when I am sad, confused, depressed is to open up to scriptures. They have become such a source of strength for me. I don’t feel like there has ever been anything that encourages, uplifts, or cheers me up like the scriptures do. The other thing is prayer. When it’s a bad day or I am having an issue I have found that coming to Christ through prayers let’s me open up to him about every single problem. There are lots of things we can’t openly share with our family and friends like we can with Christ.
Life is just hard! Let’s just be honest here. It’s hard. But God… As Tina would say. (By the way hope you’re doing well Tina). When I’m anxious, weary or burdened I’m so thankful this verse reminds me where to go. It points me in the right direction. The perfect direction. The only place to go and that’s to my Lord Jesus at his feet, knowing that He really does take care of it. It may not be in my timing. Or your timing. But it’s in His perfect timing.
Missing our sister Tina the past few studies. Maybe I’m just not seeing them in the mornings. I just appreciate you ladies and the fellowship we have in the Word each day! So thankful and blessed!
I’ve enjoyed this study. I am more cognizant if rest now. True rest comes from Him and His Word! Thanks SRT team.
I’m thanking God for this timing. I recognize that learning to rest will help me to prepare my spirit for Advent. I am ready. I am waiting. I will rest in the assurance that Jesus will come.
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This sounds like the therapist/counselor I’ve been seeking my whole life!
As life has been very hectic lately, the only thing that gives me peace down to my bones is meditating on God’s love and seeking refuge and restoration in Him. He is my only constant. What a great reminder to keep seeking Him amidst the swirling unrest.
Dear Churchmouse… I long to meet you in Heaven! It is awesome to think of a great SRT reunion with all of the redeemed!
God has consistently shone through your life in the last year and a half…I was so blessed by your sharing this week… God’s Word IS true! “What satan means for evil, our God will use for good”! Praise His Holy Name!!
It is a privilege to meet here each morning, as we lift each other to the LORD!
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Reading this in Grace day sent into a sigh of relief remembering and knowing all my cares and worries can be handed over to Christ because He goes before me.
Rest is possible when you take all your cares to the Lord! So thankful for how God takes all of my cares as if they are nothing and gives me peace and rest when I trust in Him.
Weary. Burdened. Two words I do not want to describe me this upcoming holiday season. How to prevent?
“Come to Me.”
As I lean into Jesus first thing in the morning and as I converse with Him throughout my day, I will have strength and power to navigate the stresses that inevitably come. May time with Him be my priority.
Recipe for success, Churchmouse!
You always have the right words Churchmouse.
Yes and amen! Thank you for this reminder.
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Amen!
Rest sounds amazing right now since I have a three month old baby and rest isn’t something that I consistently get. Also, being a mom is hard work because you are constantly thinking of what needs to be done. Time isn’t your own anymore, but I guess it never truly was my own. Anyway, I’m praying that I would find this true rest in Jesus!