Rest for the Weary

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

💧 Rest Isn’t Found in Escape, But in God

The world teaches us to run to distractions — vacations, entertainment, scrolling — but none of it truly restores your soul. Real rest comes when you come to the feet of Jesus and lay everything down.
“Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” — Psalm 116:7 (NIV)
Rest is not about running away from life — it’s about running to God.

⛅ God Offers Rest in the Middle of Chaos

Rest doesn’t mean life gets easier or quieter — it means your heart finds peace even when life is loud. His rest isn’t about perfect circumstances, but a perfect Savior who holds you steady.
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27 (NIV)
You can breathe deeply because His peace is stronger than your storm.

🪨 Rest Comes From Trusting His Control

We stay restless when we try to carry burdens God never asked us to carry. True rest comes when you surrender control and trust Him with every outcome.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
You don’t have to fix it all — you just have to trust the One who can.

🌱 Rest Is a Daily Gift, Not a One-Time Event

Rest isn’t a moment — it’s a lifestyle of dependence on God. Each day, you’re invited to come back to His presence and find fresh strength for your soul.
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” — Exodus 33:14 (NIV)
Make space for Him daily, and watch how He renews your heart.

🙏 Prayer:

Father, I’m tired of carrying burdens I was never meant to hold. Teach me to rest in You. Help me lay down my worry, my control, and my fear at Your feet. Fill me with Your peace and remind me that You are enough. I don’t have to strive — I just have to stay close. Thank You for being my refuge. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

💭 Final Thoughts:

Rest isn’t a reward for finishing your work — it’s a gift God offers you in the middle of it. You were never meant to do life on your own strength. Come to Him. Lay it down. Let Him carry you. His rest is yours today.

📚 Scriptures to Meditate On This Week:

• Psalm 23:1-3 – “The Lord is my shepherd… He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.”

• Isaiah 40:29-31 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak…”

• Hebrews 4:9-10 – “There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God…”

• Jeremiah 31:25 – “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”

• Psalm 62:1 – “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him.”

With love,

Brandon

Kingdom Mentality

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