“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
If you’re tired — bone-deep, soul-heavy tired — you’re not alone.
The world keeps spinning and the demands don’t stop. Your people need you, your inbox overflows, the dishes multiply, and maybe your own thoughts feel louder than any voice in the room. You keep going, because you have to. But friend, you were never meant to live like this.
You were not made to work 24/7.
You were not made to carry the weight of your marriage, your mental health, or your child’s future.
You were made for reliance — not on yourself, but on Jesus.
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus doesn’t say, “Come to me after you’ve figured it out.” He says come to me, weary and burdened. And in exchange for your exhaustion, He promises rest — not just physical relief, but rest for your soul.
Let that sink in.
Jesus doesn’t ask you to hustle harder.
He invites you to rest deeper.
Rest doesn’t mean everything gets done. It means you remember who God is and who you’re not. He is your Provider, your Protector, your Healer, and your ever-present Help. He carries what you can’t, fills what’s empty, and calms what feels out of control.
So exhale. You don’t have to be the hero. You just have to be held.
A Prayer for Rest:
Jesus, I am weary. I confess that I’ve tried to carry too much for too long. Help me release what was never mine to hold. Thank You for seeing me in my exhaustion and inviting me into Your rest. I trust You to meet my needs — physical, emotional, spiritual. Teach me to rely on You moment by moment. I don’t have to do it all, because You already have. In Your name I rest, amen.
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Appreciate these words. I have been attempting to simplify, streamline – “declutter” my days & weeks. Not easy but necessary . . .
In Courage,
Our world needs to hear these words. No more hustle. Simply turn your burdens, to do lists, etc. over to God. He will handle it & give you the soul rest you so desperately need.
Blessings 🙂
I am so weary! I’m a single momma who left an abusive relationship almost seven years ago and we are really struggling financially. Please pray that God will provide answers and that I rely on him more.
Lord Jesus, I pray for your provision for Elizabeth and her family in all ways. Give her eyes to see your mercies so she will be able to trust you more. Send her help, put resources before her as she parents her children; may they also learn to trust you. Give her times of refreshing in your presence; may she know that you see her efforts and are pleased with her.
I love this!
Sweet & wise words. Thank you so much for this! I especially relate to “rest doesn’t mean everything gets done”. I used to think – I’ll rest once everything is caught up. Now I understand he provides rest, calm, and times of great enjoyment & pleasure in the midst of my everyday life.