His deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. Rest For The Restless A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine. Benin Anguilla Simply press play to begin. Sri Lanka Thank You for sending the Lord Jesus to be the Good Shepherd of the sheep and my guiding Light in this darkened world. SupportThe Catholic Messengersmission to inform, educate and inspire the faithful of the Diocese of Davenport and beyond! Help me live in a way that glorifies and pleases you. Palau Help me live a life worthy of your glory. Viet Nam Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of humility and grace that the Lord Jesus set throughout His life, as He lived in utter dependence upon You. New Caledonia So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:32, 36). Seems simple enough, right? We live in a world that promotes hustle and full schedules. It is something we are called to tap into at all times, allowing Him to pour into us and work through us at all times. Chile God our Father, of infinite Glory and Majesty, our lips offer you praise in song and our souls in meditation worship your beatific being, for you can delve into the innermost recesses of our minds and hearts and uncover the longings hidden therein. Trust Him completely and be a blessing. Albania The world is a confusing place right now. Uruguay Copyright [2011 - 2023] Knowing-Jesus.com - All Rights Reserved, Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.. Svalbard and Jan Mayen Amen. He will take our burdens upon his shoulders, so we can go free, freely to the God who loves us and sent Jesus to free us from those burdens we have been carrying on our own. Jesus imparts confidence in our fears, assuring that He is there to help unburden us, gently and humbly. Think about it: In days gone by, a farmer had to till the ground in the spring, plant the corn, cultivate it during the growing season, harvest it in the fall, husk it, grind it and at last have a sack of beautiful yellow cornmeal. Madagascar Help me stay focused on the things that are most important in this world. Honduras Aramaic Bible in Plain English Guadeloupe Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. United States Minor Outlying Islands Wallis and Futuna Help me to do what I do today with wisdom and kindness, and for your glory. The Father Revealed in the Son 25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Lesotho Nicaragua Copyright 2009-2023 The Catholic Messenger All rights reserved. Mozambique "Come unto Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This promise of rest that Jesus offers is a rest that He freely gives to all who will come to Him for salvation. Emily F. Miller has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Akron. Korea, Democratic People s Republic of French Polynesia Mongolia Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Her personal blog is alwaysemily.blog and her Instagram is @emilyfmiller16. Please strengthen us in mind, spirit and body. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Dominican Republic Guernsey Austria Rwanda Iceland Malaysia But you said, We will not walk in it. Jesus points us to His path of rest, but it is our choice to walk in it. I praise, bless, and adore you for the promise of rest in the middle of the much-ness and the manyness.. Colombia Bearing burdens is tough enough, but bearing them all alone can become literally unbearable. The rest Jesus gives is unlike any other, reaching to the depths of our heart and soul. Dominica Many of these laws are actually very strict and not many people are able to keep them. Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 11:28-29 Commentary on Matthew 11:25-30 (Read Matthew 11:25-30). Let me radiate Your peace onto others, even in the midst of chaos, and show me how to to walk down the path of rest. Thailand Cape Verde Kuwait Anxiety: How To Confront It, Cast It, & Carry On Rest For The Weary Where Do You Turn? American Samoa We take all of our resources and put it to the doing.. Comparing the gospel with other requirements imposed by men, the gospels yoke is easier. Montenegro Bosnia and Herzegovina Samoa Estonia Copyright [2011 - 2023] Knowing-Jesus.com - All Rights Reserved, "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.. Prayer 1. Antigua and Barbuda Panama Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. China Marshall Islands - Matthew 11:28-29 Brazil Copyright [2011 - 2023] Knowing-Jesus.com - All Rights Reserved, All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves.. We are walking in the opposite direction of His path to rest. More About This Verse MEANING. Greenland Today I would like us to consider the subject of burden bearing. You have manifested your presence when we have been oppressed or persecuted in your name and have vanquished the evil foe. Korea, Republic of Jeremiah 6:16 paints that picture: This is what the Lord says: Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Saint Martin (French part) Algeria Romania Pray in your spirit to ask Him to be your Burden Bearer and your Strong Deliverer. The point is thus that if you embrace his system of religion and obey, your life will be easier, for you will find peace and joy in serving the Lord. Seychelles Portugal Prayer Life is a space to find peace and joy in the presence of God, moment by moment. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Now this might seem like adding another weight to your already heavy load, but wait! Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. Eritrea French Southern Territories 29 Take My yoke upon youand learn from Me, for I am [ a]gentle andlowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Kuwait Slovenia Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Rest for the world often looks like a face mask, a TV binge, or a glass of wine after dinner. 5 September, 2022 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Jesus has taught us to rely on you completely, for everything can be reached, acquired and accomplished with you beside us and if it is in accordance with your divine will. Reading through the gospels, I dont ever remember encountering a busy, frustrated, irritated, rushed spirit in you. Give me an understanding heart and a desire to seek the truth of Your Word, for Your praise and glory. 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Bouvet Island Latvia Senegal Turks and Caicos Islands Azerbaijan Peru Iran, Islamic Republic of 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." COMMENTARY PEARL Learning to be gentle is so important for a follower of Christ. Lithuania Get away with me and you'll recover your life. Use me, I pray, to point others who are distressed and burdened with sin to Jesus. Kazakhstan American Standard Version Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. New Zealand Nigeria Ghana 28 Come toMe, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Estonia South Sudan Therefore, I come before you and ask you to use me in any way that you see fit. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the . So very Amen I pray, in your loving and powerful name. Martinique God our Father, of infinite Glory and Majesty, our lips offer you praise in song and our souls in meditation worship your beatific being, for you can delve into the innermost recesses of our minds and hearts and uncover the longings hidden therein. Romania Burundi MMXXII, The GOOD BOOK Company, LLC | webmaster@r1webdesign.com. Its in Jesus Precious Name we pray. Gambia Philippines Believing in Jesus is easier than being a sinner, and of all burdens that men are forced to carry, the gospel is the lightest. Bolivia, Plurinational State of Saudi Arabia Help me take up your cause and make sure it is followed to the end. Northern Mariana Islands R. (cf 30) Enva, Seor, tu Espritu, a renovar la tierra.Aleluya. This newly revised and expanded edition draws on Gold Medallion Awardwinner Chuck Swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching Gods Word. All rights reserved. May it be the same for me. Then calmly and gently, humble yourself before the Humble One. Grenada Solomon Islands Northern Mariana Islands Guatemala And so He calls us to: "Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me." The Lord Jesus was meek and lowly in heart and we are to learn of Him. Marshall Islands Life is much easier when you lay down your own desires and choose to follow Christ. Uganda That is a fundamental truth with no exceptions. Czech Republic Saint Pierre and Miquelon Antarctica Tunisia Mali land Islands Somalia When we come to God as a Father, we must remember that he is Lord of heaven and earth, which obliges us to come to him with reverence as to the sovereign Lord of all; yet with confidence, as one able to defend us from evil, and to supply us with all good. El Salvador Cook Islands Samoa It means asking him for direction in the daily ins and outs of living. List them to Christ and place them before him. He also says that in doing this, He is gentle and humble in heart. The yoke is frequently used in the Bible as a symbol of slavery, of afflictions, of legal rituals, of the physical punishment of sin. He frees slaves from darkness, and makes people servants of the truth. If so, turn to Christ and come to him, if only in spirit, will and desire. "The Father has given me all these things to do and say. Japan Liberia For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30). Faroe Islands Matthew 11:28-29. Runion Singapore I praise, bless, and adore you for the promise of rest in the middle of the "much-ness . Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Prayer Life is a space to find peace and joy in the presence of God, moment by moment. Thank You Father. Life and Books and Everything: Whats Going Right in the Church. Gabon Virgin Islands, British Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Christian Standard Bible "Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Niger Belize It becomes children to be grateful. Paper, E-edition or both for one price. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Saint Barthlemy Botswana Gibraltar Perhaps you already have, and find yourself stuck, seemingly unable to move forward with your life. Nepal Thank You in Jesus' name, AMEN. Hungary Jordan Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and l will give you rest. You have called unbelievers and saved them by rewarding their faith with your grace. And I want to surrender to your will and follow you in everything. Matthew 11:28-29King James Version. Designed by. Qu numerosas son tus obras, Seor! Tonga Mali Maldives Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Austria You may be thinking Im already saved, Ive already come to Jesus and Im still exhausted. These are moments when we have to ask ourselves if we are actually walkingwith Jesus and allowing Him to pour into us. The Good News, make that the God News, is that Jesus Christ has expressly invited you to share your burdens with him. R. Enva, Seor, tu Espritu, a renovar la tierra.Aleluya. He says very simply, here in Matthew 11, for all who carry burdens to come to Him. Subscribe to the print and/or e-edition, or make aone-time donation, today! Bhutan 2020 26 Mar "Come to me, all who are weary. Nauru 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither k. Iceland Cyprus United Kingdom Cameroon Lithuania Egypt To begin, click on the Play button above. Yet, you await our approaching and confiding in you, for we shall receive what we ask for and find you when we seek you. South Sudan Falkland Islands (Malvinas) This is an invitation to step into a life led by Jesus, in which he promises rest for weary and burdened souls. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Your daily prayer online Matthew 11:28-30 The Word of God Jesus said, "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Malta Unlike the Pharisees, Jesus insists that He is gentle. Bolivia, Plurinational State of United Kingdom Thank You thatYou give me true rest for my soul and perfect peace in my heart - and that in the midst of any storm Your peace that passes human understanding remains. Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Barthlemy Cocos (Keeling) Islands Mexico Dear Lord Jesus, Ive always loved this invitation, but sometimes Im desperate for it, and this is one of those little stretches. I feel like Ive got seven balls to juggle but Im only a three-ball juggler. 28Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Anguilla Look with mercy on those who have not yet come to you for salvation and convict their hearts of their need to come to You and trust in Your redemptive blood for the forgiveness of sin. You have manifested your presence when we have been oppressed or persecuted in your name and have vanquished the evil foe. Norway Kenya Canada We compare our schedules to others to see who is doing more. And this, my friends, is striving. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ireland You know me better than anyone. It may be relatively easy to identify the particular burden or burdens in our life, but what then? The simplicity of Jesus's promise is both striking and refreshing. He shares His message in such basic terms that even children or the uneducated are able to know what is being taught. When we are yoked together with Christ, He is the one who is bearing the load. But the problem is that we dont often accept this rest. Help me live a life of purity, righteousness and restrain. Watch the JESUS Film in your own Language, Christian Devotionals by Pastor Cecil Thompson. Antarctica His entire life was spent living the . You rescue, heal, comfort and succor us, O God of tender mercies and we honor and glorify you in Jesus Name, the name that upholds your promises and fidelity to your people. This, however, doesnt mean that life will be easy once we accept Jesus into our lives and allow Him to lead us. He has already finished all the work that needs to be done, all He asks is that we come to Him and let Him do the work He so desires to do in our hearts. Saint Kitts and Nevis All Rights Reserved. Botswana Brazil Guinea-Bissau May I learn from Him so that in humility of heart and gentleness of spirit, I may learn to live in complete dependence upon Him, Whom to know is life eternal. Your email address will not be published. Thank You thatI have not been left to bear my problems and the pain of life alone. Matthew 28:16-20 Lector: The word of the Lord. Rest has gotten a distorted definition from the world. Bulgaria AMEN. Latvia Kiribati Jesus, I come to you and ask for your rest and peace. Italy Ethiopia Uzbekistan Yoked to you, I trust you for a palpable sense of your presence and a keen sense of priorities. Serbia Christian Devotional by Pastor Cecil Thompson, Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. There is always another project to tackle, another item on our to-do lists, another goal to accomplish. Turks and Caicos Islands We are only walking along beside Him as He packs the burden on His shoulders that were lashed by the soldiers before He bore our burden of sin to the cross, and paid with His life that we might be free of that burden through His resurrection life. Israel Libya He frees those who are slaves to sin. Panama Walk with me and work with mewatch how I do it. Get world, national, local news, local & national columns, features and reviews. Monaco China Bangladesh Holman Christian Standard Bible "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. One of the major causes of weariness are the burdens we carry around with us. Help me take up your cross and follow you so that I may experience the same joy as you did. France Cambodia Bahamas Oman Tuvalu Thank You Heavenly Father for taking away our worries and cares and for making our crosses easier to carry. extra time in your schedule to really focus in on Jesus, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Italy There." Cayman Islands Switzerland Dominican Republic Togo It is laying everything down at His feet and trusting that He will and has already done the work, all we need to offer is our obedience. Australia You forgive the penitent and the heart that seeks to reform, you sanctify and transform. Western Sahara Cook Islands I pray you mold me into Your image, instilling in me a restful spirit. Turkey 26 Yes, Father, that's the way you like to work." 27 Jesus resumed talking to the people, but now tenderly. Central African Republic It is a constant process of being with our Lord in everything. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Take a walk with Jesus as you reflect on Psalm 59. - Matthew 11:28-29, NIV. In fact, may my to-love list stay much more my priority than my to-do list. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Journey prayers bring you on a walk with Jesus, and Scripture Prayers illustrate favo . Where He stops, we stop. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30) Come to Me. France Bosnia and Herzegovina Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church: O God, Father of mercies, whose Only Begotten Son, as he hung upon the Cross, chose the Blessed Virgin Mary, his Mother . Germany Liberia Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls Matthew 11:28-30. Guinea Palestinian Territory, Occupied Pray Matthew 11:29. Tokelau Seychelles A podcast version is available at drhalgreen.com). Blessings dear hearts. Uruguay Jersey Barbados Montserrat Here is Christs remarkable invitation: Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Lao People s Democratic Republic I pray you lift this burden of doing off of my shoulders and take away my desire to strive. Barbados You Are Free The King & I: Born for a Time as This The Daily Dose Hope for Hard Times The Missing Link Series: From Overwhelm to Peace Look In: Becoming Aware of What's Happening Inside How to apply Matthew 11:29 in your life: Prayer 1Dear Jesus, You said in Matthew 11:29 to take your yoke and learn from you. Niue Step into the peace-filled presence of God in this directed prayer about a visit with Jesus and His amazing ability to help you find peace. Armenia Russian Federation Paraguay Netherlands Dear Father, thank You thatI can come close to You, knowing that the barrier of sin has been removed. A former religion professor and Methodist pastor, he joined the Catholic Church in 2011, and is a member of Ss. Malawi Guam Rest is essential for us in many ways. Please just disregard these and navigate back to the Pray page to choose another prayer. To take up the yoke of Christ means to become his servant and follow in his footsteps. Then just walk along beside Him as you bask in the light of His nearness. May I learn from Him so that in humility of heart and gentleness of spirit, I may learn to live in complete dependence upon Him, Whom to know is life eternal. Czech Republic The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is not just a Sabbath without work. It means to put Christ first in all things, to give up your sinful ways and to serve the Lord with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength. Rest can seem futile or redundant during this chaotic time due to the coronavirus, but it is that much more important that we lean into Jesus arms and trust that we are held by Him. Angola Uzbekistan Cameroon and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 Rest is essential for us in many ways. 350 likes, 10 comments - Get Inspired (@greatmind_s) on Instagram: "#HAPPYNEWYEAR RHAPSODY OF REALITIES FRIDAY 1ST, JANUARY 2021 BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING. What a great exchange that is! Swaziland She currently works at Rahab Ministries, a non-profit serving victims of human trafficking, and is a womens college ministry leader for Delight Ministries. Zambia It has been said that true religious faith begins when you finally experience your absolute dependence on God. We can do this by trying to have a positive attitude, by seeking counsel from trained counselors, or perhaps group sessions. Help TGC bring biblical wisdom to the confusing issues across the world by making a gift to our international work. Seldom did he complain of being tired. Angola Burkina Faso Cte dIvoire Ecuador Montenegro Jordan Belarus Comoros God our Father, of infinite Glory and Majesty, our lips offer you praise in song and our souls in meditation worship your beatific being, for you can delve into the innermost recesses of our minds and hearts and uncover the longings hidden therein. Christmas Island In Matthew 11:29, Jesus specifically offers rest for our souls. Congo United Arab Emirates Taiwan, Province of China Qatar Saint Kitts and Nevis What do we do about it? Belgium Chad 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Walk with God today. Mary & Mathias Parish in Muscatine. Ecuador Swaziland We gain spiritual rest as well as an eternal rest spent in the presence of God, starting right here and now with Jesus peace. He promises to be our life source, that we would die and be reborn in Him. It means giving Jesus control and letting Him direct our efforts. La tierra llena est de tus creaturas. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yemen South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Singapore Oman The teachings of Jesus are always simple and direct. You, A Simple Way to Help Get 100,000 Bibles to Kids in Africa, Preachers Should Measure Twice and Cut Once, Life and Books and Everything: American History and the Historians Task with Wilfred McClay. Saudi Arabia Benin Liechtenstein LOCATION. Central African Republic AMEN. (28) Come unto me. When Jesus spoke about taking his yoke, He is referring to His own religion, and his way of salvation. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.". In her free time, she loves cooking and baking, reading, going for walks, and having coffee dates with friends. While these things can be enjoyable, they give a false, worldly sense of rest. Poland Taiwan, Province of China Hong Kong Niger - Matthew 11:28-30 Christian Devotional I'm So Weary! Read full chapter. Come to me. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. The yoke Christ asks you to put on, rather than becoming a burden, will instead lift and support you through the rigors of your daily life. New King James Version. Armenia Burundi Suriname British Indian Ocean Territory Antigua and Barbuda Runion Brushing aside pride, ask Christ either to lift your burdens off you if you are willing to let Christ take them or to bear them with, and if need be, for you. Costa Rica Greece Cuba Madagascar Congo, the Democratic Republic of the The work He has will not be difficult, Jesus says. Heard Island and McDonald Islands Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Bahrain Grenada Malawi Vanuatu Argentina Tokelau United States Lesotho Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. Does 'Come to Me All Who Are Weary' Still Promise Rest for Me Today? Uganda There is no striving in Jesus. COLLECT PRAYER. We no longer have to strive to be perfect because Jesus gave His life so that we could be set free. Article Images Copyright . Those who come to Christ aright, come as sinners, to a full, suitable, able, and willing Saviour; venture their souls upon him, and trust in him for righteousness, life, and salvation, which they are encouraged to do, by this kind invitation; which shows his willingness to save, and his readiness to give relief to distressed minds. Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones lasst uns erfreuen Sermon Earth, Wind, and Fire Response Call to Prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. Tanzania, United Republic of Syrian Arab Republic Luxembourg Do you believe that too? Namibia Bermuda Mayotte It means to bring ones life into harmony with the word of God. Send feedback to messenger@davenportdiocese.org.This material may not be broadcast, published, rewritten or redistributed without written permission. El Salvador Monaco During this time of global pandemic where a kind of physical rest is being forced upon us, take advantage of the extra time in your schedule to really focus in on Jesus and rediscover what it looks like to rest in Him. God's Solution In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus says: "Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Where He goes, we go. Haiti Turkey Jamaica We place our absolute trust in your supreme love, wisdom, justice and mercy. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Mexico Sierra Leone Vanuatu Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. French Guiana The burdens that come upon us are so many and varied that it would be impossible to know what you are experiencing right now. You are our divine healer and have restored us when we suffer and call out your name. , 2023 Prayers and Petitions. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Kyrgyzstan The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Guernsey * [11:28-29] These verses are peculiar to Matthew and are similar to Ben Sirach's invitation to learn wisdom and submit to her yoke (Sir 51:23, 26). Stanzas 3 and 4. Following Jesus frees us from carrying the burden of our own sin because when we are weak, you strengthen us, when we are desolate, you give us hope. Matthew 11:28 Prayer for Power Tags Senegal Myanmar Pitcairn Svalbard and Jan Mayen Gibraltar Our video prayers let you reflect on the Word of God and spend some time with Jesus as you experience His love and protection. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha You can follow him on Twitter. The implication is to allow Jesus to put His own yoke on us, the way a farmer would put one on his livestock. Macao India Hungary Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Equatorial Guinea Guinea-Bissau 75 Green . Your email address will not be published. Belgium This is the overall outline of what we may think of as burdens. Guam Sierra Leone Timor-Leste South Africa You always spent time with your Father, and you always accomplished his will. Papua New Guinea Matthew 11:28-30 NIV . Matthew 11:28-29 In-Context. Looking weary doesnt just look like dark circles under our eyes or 2 pm caffeine crashes at work, it often isnt that obvious. Jersey Do it now! It can be hard to know what it means to come to Jesus when youre weary. Mauritius Jesus Christ is there for us. Liechtenstein New Caledonia If we trust in You fully, You give us the strength, endurance and courage to face and overcome all our problems. Saint Martin (French part) Without restand more specifically sleepour mind and body are unable to function the way they were designed. People: Thanks be to God. Praying through Matthew 11:29. Azerbaijan Solomon Islands Matthew 11:28. Sao Tome and Principe Turkmenistan When we return home we are exhausted from all of the effort! Isle of Man Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Tonga Burned out on religion? Andorra Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Western Sahara Striving is a constant struggle of trying to reach farther, do more, and be better. 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Sweden Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Burdens can come in the form of physical difficulties, emotional conflicts, loss of loved ones, financial or business reversals, feelings of hopelessness, on and on we could go. Bahamas You may even feel like youre doing great, but you have to look inward and ask if you are doing great by the worlds standards or Jesus. Therefore, I come before you and ask you to use me in any way that you see fit. Thank You for the prophetic writings of Old Testament prophets like Malachi, who point us to Christ and record history before it happens. Your Word is clear for all who have eyes to see and a heart that believes on Christ for forgiveness of sin and life everlasting. Mauritius Finally, trusting the Lord with all your heart and embracing the freedom of Christs yoke of love, you will at last find rest for your soul. Jesus says that we are to take His yoke upon us and learn from Him. As in the consciousness of this plenitude of power, the Son of Man turns with infinite compassion to those whose weakness and weariness He has shared, and offers them the rest which none other can give them. Guatemala Wallis and Futuna Philippines Verse 28 Prayer for Matthew 11:28 ""Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Submit Prayer Request Praying through Matthew 11:28 Dear Father, thank You that I can come close to You, knowing that the barrier of sin has been removed. [RCL] Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 Today is Trinity Sunday, which might also be interpreted as Unity Sunday. Matthew 11:28-30-28-30 MSG "Are you tired? American Samoa Links to livestream Masses, videos in the Diocese of Davenport, Bishop Zinkulas insights from the U.S. bishops fall meeting, Year of St Joseph: Celebrating St. Joseph Parish in West Liberty, Let us strive to love each other as we are , That divine eccentric: Caryll Houselander and visions of the suffering Christ, Biden signs debt ceiling deal passed by Congress, averting default, UPDATE: Pope prays for train crash victims; death toll lowered to at least 275, Experts hope for progress on health care, disability ministry and Hispanic Catholics at U.S. bishops June meeting. Trinidad and Tobago Reading through the gospels, I dont ever remember encountering a busy, frustrated, irritated, rushed spirit in you. Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of In these most difficult times, you may be reaching the limits of what you can bear on your own. Cuba Pakistan He tells of hardship and rejection from the world, but when we have Him, we can rest secure knowing His promises are good and will be provided for in full. Slovenia So, I fully expect your Holy Spirit to give me rest well before my to-do list becomes a now-done list. and you will find rest for your souls. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. Virgin Islands, British Look with mercy on those who have not yet come to you for salvation and convict their hearts of their need to come to You and trust in Your redemptive blood for the forgiveness of sin. The same goes for the rest Jesus provides: without it we begin to lean on ourselves and away from Jesus, driving our bodies and minds alike to exhaustion. Netherlands 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Heard Island and McDonald Islands Whatever the source, it is like a heavy weight on our shoulders that crushes us down. Without restand more specifically sleep our mind and body are. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 Ethiopia You are our divine healer and have restored us when we suffer and call out your name. I choose to be still before You. Slovakia Ukraine The rest that Christ gives, is an eternal rest beyond our understanding that can never be earned or purchased. So today, I readily and gladly cry, Help! Grant me rest in the middle of a 24-hour day with 72 hours of demands. The Catholic Newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport. Thank You, also, for the New Testament apostles and prophets who have opened up our understanding of past events in Israel's history and shown how everything points to Jesus, the Lamb of God and Lion of the tribe of Judah. Notice it was not just for some, but for all, to come to Him. Eritrea Bhutan It seems that seldom a day passes that I do not hear the words from someone: Im just so tired that I can hardly function. This is especially ironic in light of the fact that we live in an era of more laborsaving devices than ever before. We are pulling from our own limited resources rather than Jesus unlimited supply of life. Namibia Tuvalu Qatar Choose Country You carry us when we are tired and relieve us when we are burdened. Niue Sometimes I take too much on myself, and nobodys to blame for that but me. And I want to surrender to your will and follow you in everything. Turkmenistan Isle of Man Montserrat Moldova, Republic of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Serbia 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.. Croatia Aruba Syrian Arab Republic Burkina Faso Georgia Nauru Spain Not only restraint from evil thoughts, desires and sinful activities, but also the requirement of following rules and laws. You have called unbelievers and saved them by rewarding their faith with your grace. Kyrgyzstan He wants them to learn from Him. Hal Green "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. United States Minor Outlying Islands For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.. Curaao Australia Amen. 78 likes, 0 comments - RCCG Public Relations (@rccg_pr) on Instagram: "RCCG Ministers' Conference 2020 Theme: Wonderful Day 1 Bible text: 2 Kings 13:14 Preacher . Help me keep my focus on you, and not on the sinful and deceitful desires in my heart. Holy See (Vatican City State) Tajikistan Dear Lord Jesus, I've always loved this invitation, but sometimes I'm desperate for it, and this is one of those little "stretches." I feel like I've got seven balls to juggle but I'm only a three-ball juggler. You carry us when we are tired and relieve us when we are burdened. New Zealand Matthew 11:28, 29 (NIV) "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Guadeloupe The yoke of Christ is in fact the love of God, which will also direct your steps as well as uphold you. Sudan Lao People s Democratic Republic Holy See (Vatican City State) Papua New Guinea Yemen You know where I stand today. Tajikistan Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Zimbabwe. This goes beyond physical rest, like sleep, or winding down from a long day with TV and comfort food. Djibouti Bermuda Colombia Germany Thus does Jesus say his yoke is easy and his burden is light.. What Does it Mean That God Is Good? Gabon Dear Jesus, You said in Matthew 11:29 to take your yoke and learn from you. Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which guides me through life and directs me in the way I should go. We turn from rest without even realizing it. In His name I pray, AMEN. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Amen to the above meaningful prayer made to God our Father in Jesus Name. The rest that Jesus promises is not merely for tired bones, or for aching feet, it is for burdened hearts as well. Lebanon Amidst the chaos of COVID-19 and being quarantined in our homes, people still refuse rest when it is offered to us in the most obvious way: physically having to be home. Brunei Darussalam Zambia Chad India Poland We become unhealthy as our bodies go into chaos attempting to simply survive. Hong Kong Jamaica Micronesia, Federated States of Fiji Congo Switzerland Bulgaria We place our absolute trust in your supreme love, wisdom, justice and mercy. Today we get in our air conditioned (or heated) automobile, drive two blocks to a gigantic super market with shelves of yellow cornmeal, white cornmeal, blue cornmealand all of these in a variety of grinds. Labour and are heavy laden. Mauritania If you're tired and struggling, He can give you rest. Choose Country Thank You for Your love and care which only a Father has for His children. Indonesia It means speaking with him in intimate prayer morning, noon and all through the night. Brunei Darussalam Help me harness my heart and life to Jesus each day, for his yoke is easy, His burden is light, and in Him there is rest for my soul. I choose to cast my cares on You. Christmas Island Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. Lebanon Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of humility and grace that the Lord Jesus set throughout His life - as He lived in utter dependence upon You. Somalia Belarus Help me serve you with my words, my actions, and all my heart. Humbled by circumstances, ask Christ to lift your burdens and be willing to let them go, to give them to God, to let Christ bear them with and even for you. San Marino Kenya Bendice, al Seor, alma ma; Seor y Dios mo, inmensa es tu grandeza. It means to take up ones cross and follow Christ regardless of the hardship. British Indian Ocean Territory Portugal Timor-Leste Micronesia, Federated States of You forgive the penitent and the heart that seeks to reform, you sanctify and transform. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Whatever Is True, Noble, Right, Pure, Lovely, Admirable, Excellent And Praiseworthy. Haiti Not to be confused with conformity or sameness, unity is, of course, impossible to create without generosity, love, and humility in inevitable conflict. Iraq Gambia Afghanistan Pakistan Lead me through this stretch at the pace of grace. Cte dIvoire Sao Tome and Principe Kiribati Guinea Read full chapter. Matthew 11:28-29 New International Version 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Curaao For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Speak to my heart so I can know You more. While these may have some value, they will always fall short of the mark if Christ is not the central source of strength. You rescue, heal, comfort and succor us, O God of tender mercies and we honor and glorify you in Jesus Name, the name that upholds your promises and fidelity to your people. Amen. Argentina Every type of religion involves some type of restraint. Libya Denmark The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Christian Devotional by Pastor Cecil Thompson Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Our need for schedules and productivity have become more apparent than ever as we find any way to keep busy. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Faroe Islands Finland Fill me with Your peace as I put my trust in You in Jesus' name. Saint Lucia Bouvet Island Tanzania, United Republic of *Gradual Hymn | UMH 90. Dear Father, thank You thatI can come close to You, knowing that the barrier of sin has been removed. We often idolize productiveness and mask, or even boast, about weariness. Get more content than youll find on the website! But Jesus restrictions and laws are mild, gracious and easy to follow. land Islands 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am gentle and humble in heart. He quietly takes the burden away and gives us his warm, sweet presence in return. Tunisia Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Nicaragua Luxembourg Allow me to sit in Your presence and let You do all of the work. Father, I humbly come to You, seeking rest for my heart and mind. In Jesus name. Scotty Smith is the founding pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. There is a big difference here. Jesus has taught us to rely on you completely, for everything can be reached, acquired and accomplished with you beside us and if it is in accordance with your divine will. Weariness of the soul is often felt before it is seen, we hear those voices that we will never do or be enough, and in reaction, we do and try more and more until there is nothing left to give. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Is This the Missing Ingredient in Your Relationships? 2023 Prayers and Petitions. Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of humility and grace that the Lord Jesus set throughout His life, as He lived in utter dependence upon You. Canada They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint Isaiah 40:30-31. Jesus is unchanging, yet He changes us completely when we turn to Him. Your Holy Spirit leads and guides, counsels and directs when in absolute faith and surrender we submit to you. Viet Nam Rwanda Help me live in a way that glorifies and pleases you. Denmark Yet, you await our approaching and confiding in you, for we shall receive what we ask for and find you when we seek you. Bahrain Norfolk Island Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. There Is No Greater Good Than to Become Like Jesus, When It Comes to Jesus, All Hyperbole Is Gone, Loving a Little More Now As We Will Love Fully Then, Gentle-and-Humble Isnt an Enneagram Number or Good Genes. He molds us to look more like Him. French Southern Territories The truth is, a burden which cannot be shared, cannot be lifted. Saint Lucia Korea, Democratic People s Republic of Georgia Thank you Lord for your promise to lift us up whenever we are weighed down by our burdens. Belize (Hal Green, Ph.D., has taught and written about prayer extensively. Palestinian Territory, Occupied Morocco Designed by. People: And also with you. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Sudan Peru United Arab Emirates Thank You in Jesus' name, AMEN. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." ( Matthew 11:29 ) Source: Verse of the day for Matthew 11:29 Praying through Matthew 11:30 Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which guides me through life and directs me in the way I should go. All Rights Reserved. Malta Greenland Ukraine Myanmar Finland Please make sure all fields are filled out. That is an offer we need to take advantage of immediately. Virgin Islands, U.S. Cyprus Amen., Amen ! The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Norway Paraguay We trade our heavy burdens for his sweet presence. There is more than inactivity involved. Suriname Amen. The only way to live the Christian life is in total reliance upon the Lord, clinging to Him by faith, admitting our helplessness, and trusting on His sufficient strength. Honduras But it does not imply that we come and flop down in front of Him and do nothing. So many ask the questions what does it look like to rest without first asking what does it look like to be weary?. French Polynesia Jesus said, you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. Macao While the world constantly demands performance and conformity from us, Jesus gives rest to stay in His unchanging presence. It signifies living a disciplined life of following the commandments of God. Djibouti Trinidad and Tobago Kazakhstan Guyana AuthorApostle Matthew, also called LeviWriting Location Palestine or Syria (Source)Date Between AD 50 and 70Audience Greek-speaking Jewish ChristiansIn TopicsBible Verses About Peace Of MindEncouraging Bible VersesJesus Quotes on Life, Love and FaithBible Verses about Worrying and Anxiety. 27 "All things have been committed to me by my Father. Sweden We believe that faithful proclamation of the gospel is what our hostile and disoriented world needs. Jesus, thank you for not giving me a lecture on time management, but your gentle and humble heart, and your yoke of grace. Following Jesus frees us from carrying the burden of our own sin because He has already done . Fiji Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Mongolia Cambodia Guyana What are your burdens? Algeria Egypt Mauritania For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Let's take a look at this Scripture. Being yoked with Him means that we are with Him in all that He does. Amen. San Marino Cape Verde Iran, Islamic Republic of South Africa Minister: Let us pray. Israel This is an invitation by the one and only Jesus. Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness 2 Corinthians 12:9, Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Martinique Korea, Republic of Ireland Heavenly Father, thank You that You tell us the end from the beginning. Indonesia He does not preach at us or lay a guilt trip on us for getting into the jam we are in. Mayotte Help me to set my sight on the good and never forget that you are the source of all good. Chile Nepal Because we use Vimeo as the platform for all our videos, at the end of your selected video, other selections will automatically appear in the video box. But other times, like this one, theres a convergence of important stuff that demands more energy, mental focus, and time than I have. * [ 11:28 ] Who labor and are burdened : burdened by the law as expounded by the scribes and Pharisees ( Mt 23:4 ). Insights on Johnis part of the 15-volume Swindolls Living Insights New Testament Commentary series. Religious gifts for journaling and sharing faith can be found on our Shop tab. Croatia Bangladesh Worn out? Zimbabwe. Resting in Jesus is more than just a physical halt from activity. Spain Afghanistan Cayman Islands Greece Russian Federation Journey prayers bring you on a walk with Jesus, and Scripture Prayers illustrate favorite scripture through video, images and music. Togo Read full chapter Matthew 10 Matthew 12 New International Version (NIV) 5 Examples in Everyday Life, 30 Morning Prayers to Start Each Day with God, 7 Scriptures That Show How Important Grandparents Are, Top 20 Most Popular Bible Verses from Scripture, Marriage Isn't the Finish Line, Heaven Is, 3 Reasons Why You're Scared to Accept Grace, This site is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of, Copyright 2023, Crosswalk.com. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30). Our video prayers let you reflect on the Word of God and spend some time with Jesus as you experience His love and protection. Help me have a pure heart that is focused on you and not on the pleasures of material life. 10 Bad Habits That Christians Should Kick, Dodgers Pitcher Blasts Team for Inviting 'Drag Queen Nuns': 'Blasphemous'. Albania Jesus most famous words about rest are found in Matthew: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Thailand This is a unique Father-Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge. Sri Lanka Japan We are often tempted to deal with the burdens ourselves. May we learn from Him, so that in humility of heart and gentleness of spirit we too may learn to live in complete dependence upon Him - Whom to know is life . Equatorial Guinea In Jesus name, we pray. Palau You alone know what your burden may be. Norfolk Island When we are weak, you strengthen us, when we are desolate, you give us hope. Cocos (Keeling) Islands Moldova, Republic of Slovakia The burdens you bear indicate how much you care. If He could do that for our burden of sin, He can and wants to do that for every burden that we are carrying right now. Its true even in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, now full of quarantine bucket lists. Thank You thatYou give me true rest for my soul and perfect peace in my heart - and that in the midst of any storm Your peace that passes human understanding remains. Amen.Prayer 2Divine Father, All glory, honor and praise belong to you. Pitcairn Mozambique Jesus, thank you for not giving me a lecture on time management, but your gentle and humble heart, and your yoke of grace. Dominica Aruba We just come to Him, and He promises that He will give us His rest. I'm So Weary! Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Checks, E-payments including PayPal are accepted. Maldives French Guiana Morocco Nigeria Comoros Right! Costa Rica This also describes the path to God the Father, but it is not one of labor and hard work. United States Virgin Islands, U.S. Andorra Ghana Malaysia 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. AMEN. Iraq
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