Rest in the midst of chaos
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28
Reflection
Jesus did not invite the strong — He invited the tired. If you woke up exhausted, with weight on your shoulders, this verse is for you. The rest He offers isn't escape from life, it's His presence within it. There is a place in Christ where the soul breathes differently, even when the routine doesn't change. Today, before trying to solve everything, try to stop for three minutes and simply come.
Prayer
Jesus, today I come tired. I have no strength, no words. I just come. Receive me. Amen.
Put it into practice
Identify a weight that is not yours to carry and, in prayer, hand it back to God today.
To reflect on
What has tired you more: the work itself or the weight of thinking everything depends on you?
Bible text: King James Version (public domain).