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September 24, 2023

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28 NLT Bible

Oftentimes, as children of God, we walk around with our heads bent low, as if we are carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Certainly, our lives can be filled with problems that may threaten to suffocate us and keep us weary and burdened, but Jesus tells us to come to Him and He will give us the rest that we so desperately need. It's an invitation that will change our lives and all we have to do is give our burdens to God.

As believers, we must also recognize that there are some burdens that God expects us to bear. We must have a deep burden for those who are hurting, the needy and anyone who is lost and in need of a Saviour. These are just some of the burdens that cannot be passed on to someone else and as His children, we can pray about them or alleviate them with some kind of tangible help. However, when we are weighed down by burdens of sickness, pain, wayward children, financial woes and other personal cares that seem insurmountable and drive us to the edge, we have the assurance of rest from Jesus himself if we will simply come to Him with childlike faith and sincerity and give Him our cares. Only then can He give us rest and fill us with His peace and hope. We can shake off our weariness and lift our heads high, because God is in control and He cares for us.

Thank you Lord for the rest You have promised me when I am weary and burdened. I come to you, Lord Jesus and I give you all my cares. No longer will I allow them to rob me of my peace and joy and with Your help, I will live a victorious life. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia