Resting in Me: A Message from Jesus
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
My child, I never intended for you to carry the weight of life alone. Yet so many of My followers live exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed, trying to manage burdens that were never theirs to bear. I see the weariness in your heart. I see the pressure you feel to have all the answers, solve every problem, and control every outcome. That is not the life I called you to.
When I invited you to come to Me, I was offering more than a temporary break. I was offering spiritual rest—a deep, abiding peace that remains even when circumstances are difficult.
Spiritual rest begins when you trust Me more than you trust yourself. Many people are physically tired because they are spiritually striving. They believe everything depends on them. They worry about tomorrow, replay yesterday’s mistakes, and carry today’s concerns all at once. But I have called you to live differently.
To stay in My rest, you must remain close to Me. Spend time in My presence daily through prayer and My Word. Rest is not found in escaping life’s responsibilities; it is found in walking with Me through them. When you place your concerns in My hands, you make room for My peace to rule your heart.
You must also learn to release what you cannot control. Trust that I am working even when you cannot see it. Trust that My timing is perfect. Trust that I know the end from the beginning. Every time you surrender your worries to Me, you step deeper into My rest.
Another key to remaining in My rest is obedience. Many people lose their peace because they are fighting battles I never assigned them to fight. When you follow My leading, you discover that My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
Remember, My rest is not the absence of challenges. It is the presence of My peace in the middle of them. Storms may come, but you do not have to be shaken. As you keep your eyes on Me, you will find strength for today and hope for tomorrow.
Come to Me often. Trust Me completely. Walk with Me daily. As you do, you will discover the spiritual rest your soul has been longing for all along.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to rest in You. Help me release my worries, trust Your plan, and remain close to You each day. Let Your peace guard my heart and mind so that I may live from a place of faith rather than fear. Amen.
