One of the major causes of weariness are the burdens we carry around with us. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Afghanistan Italy Samoa Estonia Qatar Read full chapter. Botswana Taiwan, Province of China We no longer have to strive to be perfect because Jesus gave His life so that we could be set free. So, I fully expect your Holy Spirit to give me rest well before my to-do list becomes a now-done list. Uganda Tajikistan Turks and Caicos Islands Zimbabwe. Maldives Aruba Guyana Help me take up your cross and follow you so that I may experience the same joy as you did. While these things can be enjoyable, they give a false, worldly sense of rest. Lithuania French Polynesia Malta Armenia Guadeloupe Following Jesus frees us from carrying the burden of our own sin because He has already done . It signifies living a disciplined life of following the commandments of God. There." Sudan Sierra Leone Help me live a life worthy of your glory. 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 Anxiety: How To Confront It, Cast It, & Carry On Rest For The Weary Where Do You Turn? San Marino We just come to Him, and He promises that He will give us His rest. Brazil Nigeria Zimbabwe. More About This Verse MEANING. Blessings dear hearts. And I want to surrender to your will and follow you in everything. Zambia 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.. Sierra Leone Praying through Matthew 11:29. Lesotho Colombia Bolivia, Plurinational State of Slovakia Saint Pierre and Miquelon You carry us when we are tired and relieve us when we are burdened. Rest For The Restless A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine. Send feedback to messenger@davenportdiocese.org.This material may not be broadcast, published, rewritten or redistributed without written permission. Jesus, thank you for not giving me a lecture on time management, but your gentle and humble heart, and your yoke of grace. British Indian Ocean Territory We believe that faithful proclamation of the gospel is what our hostile and disoriented world needs. Gibraltar 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. Norway Ecuador Egypt Brazil Amen to the above meaningful prayer made to God our Father in Jesus Name. Singapore Spain 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither k. 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.. Djibouti Cyprus That is an offer we need to take advantage of immediately. Prayer 1. Is This the Missing Ingredient in Your Relationships? and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 Rest is essential for us in many ways. SupportThe Catholic Messengersmission to inform, educate and inspire the faithful of the Diocese of Davenport and beyond! He does not preach at us or lay a guilt trip on us for getting into the jam we are in. Norfolk Island He also says that in doing this, He is gentle and humble in heart. Thank you Lord for your promise to lift us up whenever we are weighed down by our burdens. Croatia Korea, Republic of Madagascar Malaysia Serbia Taiwan, Province of China Turkmenistan Here is Christs remarkable invitation: Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Yet, you await our approaching and confiding in you, for we shall receive what we ask for and find you when we seek you. When we are weak, you strengthen us, when we are desolate, you give us hope. 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. 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. Cayman Islands Faroe Islands United Kingdom Saudi Arabia It can be hard to know what it means to come to Jesus when youre weary. Monaco Ecuador Fiji 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. Pakistan Our need for schedules and productivity have become more apparent than ever as we find any way to keep busy. 26 Yes, Father, that's the way you like to work." 27 Jesus resumed talking to the people, but now tenderly. Jesus, I come to you and ask for your rest and peace. 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. Bosnia and Herzegovina This goes beyond physical rest, like sleep, or winding down from a long day with TV and comfort food. Viet Nam Serbia 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. Belize Rest is essential for us in many ways. He molds us to look more like Him. Martinique Mozambique 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. Algeria Thailand Senegal His entire life was spent living the . Lead me through this stretch at the pace of grace. It has been said that true religious faith begins when you finally experience your absolute dependence on God. Matthew 11:28-30-28-30 MSG "Are you tired? Cuba Jordan Kenya 28 Come toMe, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Belize 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. When we are yoked together with Christ, He is the one who is bearing the load. Niue Tokelau Cyprus Tokelau Unlike the Pharisees, Jesus insists that He is gentle. Seldom did he complain of being tired. Bangladesh Guatemala Dear Father, thank You thatI can come close to You, knowing that the barrier of sin has been removed. Help me live a life of purity, righteousness and restrain. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Mexico Lebanon He wants them to learn from Him. "The Father has given me all these things to do and say. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines extra time in your schedule to really focus in on Jesus, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Guinea-Bissau Read full chapter. Thank You for sending the Lord Jesus to be the Good Shepherd of the sheep and my guiding Light in this darkened world. 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. Palestinian Territory, Occupied Thank You thatI have not been left to bear my problems and the pain of life alone. Yoked to you, I trust you for a palpable sense of your presence and a keen sense of priorities. The simplicity of Jesus's promise is both striking and refreshing. French Southern Territories While the world constantly demands performance and conformity from us, Jesus gives rest to stay in His unchanging presence. 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. Guadeloupe Your Holy Spirit leads and guides, counsels and directs when in absolute faith and surrender we submit to you. 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. You alone know what your burden may be. Sudan 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. Australia In Matthew 11:29, Jesus specifically offers rest for our souls. Amen.Prayer 2Divine Father, All glory, honor and praise belong to you. Saint Lucia Guernsey We are walking in the opposite direction of His path to rest. 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. You carry us when we are tired and relieve us when we are burdened. Vanuatu LOCATION. 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. Striving is a constant struggle of trying to reach farther, do more, and be better. Help TGC bring biblical wisdom to the confusing issues across the world by making a gift to our international work. Belgium Bahamas Sometimes I take too much on myself, and nobodys to blame for that but me. 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. A podcast version is available at drhalgreen.com). Maldives Eritrea "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. Allow me to sit in Your presence and let You do all of the work. (28) Come unto me. Ghana 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. Estonia Cambodia Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Tajikistan Portugal Syrian Arab Republic Bouvet Island 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. Copyright 2009-2023 The Catholic Messenger All rights reserved. Dominican Republic Jamaica Holy See (Vatican City State) You have called unbelievers and saved them by rewarding their faith with your grace. Jesus said, you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. Slovenia A former religion professor and Methodist pastor, he joined the Catholic Church in 2011, and is a member of Ss. Whatever Is True, Noble, Right, Pure, Lovely, Admirable, Excellent And Praiseworthy. Comoros Bearing burdens is tough enough, but bearing them all alone can become literally unbearable. Paraguay If so, turn to Christ and come to him, if only in spirit, will and desire. I'll show you how to take a real rest. France Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Vanuatu Costa Rica Monaco Northern Mariana Islands Georgia South Africa Antarctica Moldova, Republic of Reading through the gospels, I dont ever remember encountering a busy, frustrated, irritated, rushed spirit in you. 5 September, 2022 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Latvia Costa Rica 2023 Prayers and Petitions. We trade our heavy burdens for his sweet presence. 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. Macao Holman Christian Standard Bible "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Argentina Solomon Islands Saint Kitts and Nevis Guinea Uruguay Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 11:28-29 Commentary on Matthew 11:25-30 (Read Matthew 11:25-30). Where He goes, we go. Nepal What a great exchange that is! Help me keep my focus on you, and not on the sinful and deceitful desires in my heart. Cook Islands This is an invitation to step into a life led by Jesus, in which he promises rest for weary and burdened souls. Malawi Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Suriname 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. Guam Thank You Heavenly Father for taking away our worries and cares and for making our crosses easier to carry. So many ask the questions what does it look like to rest without first asking what does it look like to be weary?. Our video prayers let you reflect on the Word of God and spend some time with Jesus as you experience His love and protection. 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. Nicaragua 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. Sweden Montserrat Germany Norfolk Island But other times, like this one, theres a convergence of important stuff that demands more energy, mental focus, and time than I have. In fact, may my to-love list stay much more my priority than my to-do list. Japan Botswana Kiribati There is more than inactivity involved. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:32, 36). 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. This is an invitation by the one and only Jesus. Comoros Heavenly Father, thank You that You tell us the end from the beginning. While these may have some value, they will always fall short of the mark if Christ is not the central source of strength. - Matthew 11:28-29 Moldova, Republic of Spain His deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. Anguilla 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. This also describes the path to God the Father, but it is not one of labor and hard work. Looking weary doesnt just look like dark circles under our eyes or 2 pm caffeine crashes at work, it often isnt that obvious. R. Enva, Seor, tu Espritu, a renovar la tierra.Aleluya. Believing in Jesus is easier than being a sinner, and of all burdens that men are forced to carry, the gospel is the lightest. Isle of Man We place our absolute trust in your supreme love, wisdom, justice and mercy. You know me better than anyone. Singapore 10 Bad Habits That Christians Should Kick, Dodgers Pitcher Blasts Team for Inviting 'Drag Queen Nuns': 'Blasphemous'. You know where I stand today. Central African Republic Your email address will not be published. Indonesia Help me take up your cause and make sure it is followed to the end. Congo Cook Islands Myanmar Marshall Islands May it be the same for me. Andorra Cocos (Keeling) Islands Christmas Island We can do this by trying to have a positive attitude, by seeking counsel from trained counselors, or perhaps group sessions. Jesus, thank you for not giving me a lecture on time management, but your gentle and humble heart, and your yoke of grace. Barbados Honduras He frees slaves from darkness, and makes people servants of the truth. Matthew 11:28-30 NIV . Nauru Zambia Thank You Father. Not to be confused with conformity or sameness, unity is, of course, impossible to create without generosity, love, and humility in inevitable conflict. Philippines Rest for the world often looks like a face mask, a TV binge, or a glass of wine after dinner. Thank You in Jesus' name, AMEN. Mongolia Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Where He stops, we stop. Trust Him completely and be a blessing. What Does it Mean That God Is Good? It is a constant process of being with our Lord in everything. 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. Seems simple enough, right? That is a fundamental truth with no exceptions. But Jesus restrictions and laws are mild, gracious and easy to follow. Father, I humbly come to You, seeking rest for my heart and mind. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 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. Minister: Let us pray. There is no striving in Jesus. Belarus Saint Martin (French part) It means asking him for direction in the daily ins and outs of living. Dear Jesus, You said in Matthew 11:29 to take your yoke and learn from you. Papua New Guinea France 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. 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. Bhutan For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.. Romania Bulgaria Sweden Nauru Rwanda Cameroon Cocos (Keeling) Islands Honduras 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. , 2023 Prayers and Petitions. Tuvalu Iceland Mauritius Kenya She currently works at Rahab Ministries, a non-profit serving victims of human trafficking, and is a womens college ministry leader for Delight Ministries. Runion You forgive the penitent and the heart that seeks to reform, you sanctify and transform. Malta Saint Lucia Uruguay 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. We are often tempted to deal with the burdens ourselves. Peru Azerbaijan We gain spiritual rest as well as an eternal rest spent in the presence of God, starting right here and now with Jesus peace. 2020 26 Mar "Come to me, all who are weary. But it does not imply that we come and flop down in front of Him and do nothing. 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. United States 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. Tanzania, United Republic of Kazakhstan Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of The truth is, a burden which cannot be shared, cannot be lifted. 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. Kuwait Runion Right! 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. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Papua New Guinea To begin, click on the Play button above. Virgin Islands, British 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. Montenegro Greenland 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. 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. Oman It is not just a Sabbath without work. Netherlands Swaziland You have manifested your presence when we have been oppressed or persecuted in your name and have vanquished the evil foe. This, however, doesnt mean that life will be easy once we accept Jesus into our lives and allow Him to lead us. Haiti Angola - Matthew 11:28-30 Christian Devotional I'm So Weary! Morocco 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. In Jesus name. 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. *Gradual Hymn | UMH 90. Please just disregard these and navigate back to the Pray page to choose another prayer. South Sudan Malaysia In these most difficult times, you may be reaching the limits of what you can bear on your own. Australia Prayer Life is a space to find peace and joy in the presence of God, moment by moment. Iran, Islamic Republic of Uganda We compare our schedules to others to see who is doing more. And this, my friends, is striving. Egypt Iraq Tanzania, United Republic of Chile Faroe Islands Every type of religion involves some type of restraint. List them to Christ and place them before him. American Samoa Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Paper, E-edition or both for one price. Heard Island and McDonald Islands Puerto Rico What do we do about it? 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. We turn from rest without even realizing it. New Caledonia Pitcairn I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Ghana 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. Gibraltar For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30) Come to Me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Your email address will not be published. Algeria Switzerland Senegal 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. Sao Tome and Principe Panama "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. Help me to do what I do today with wisdom and kindness, and for your glory. Cambodia Niger Guernsey Matthew 11:28-29. Mozambique Take a walk with Jesus as you reflect on Psalm 59. The rest that Jesus promises is not merely for tired bones, or for aching feet, it is for burdened hearts as well. Montserrat Korea, Democratic People s Republic of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Tuvalu For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.. All Rights Reserved. Turkey This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. 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. 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. Iraq People: And also with you. Aruba 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. I pray you lift this burden of doing off of my shoulders and take away my desire to strive. Kazakhstan Liberia India 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. Mauritania Give me an understanding heart and a desire to seek the truth of Your Word, for Your praise and glory. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Let's take a look at this Scripture. Luxembourg * [ 11:28 ] Who labor and are burdened : burdened by the law as expounded by the scribes and Pharisees ( Mt 23:4 ). 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. The rest Jesus gives is unlike any other, reaching to the depths of our heart and soul. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). Pitcairn Russian Federation 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. Yemen 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. Israel Ireland Whatever the source, it is like a heavy weight on our shoulders that crushes us down. Now this might seem like adding another weight to your already heavy load, but wait! Lao People s Democratic Republic Then calmly and gently, humble yourself before the Humble One. To take up the yoke of Christ means to become his servant and follow in his footsteps. Samoa Help me live in a way that glorifies and pleases you. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. Albania I praise, bless, and adore you for the promise of rest in the middle of the "much-ness . Amen. 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. land Islands Without restand more specifically sleep our mind and body are. Poland Equatorial Guinea Thank You in Jesus' name, AMEN. We take all of our resources and put it to the doing.. Palau Afghanistan Matthew 28:16-20 Lector: The word of the Lord. Slovenia The implication is to allow Jesus to put His own yoke on us, the way a farmer would put one on his livestock. Barbados Djibouti Anguilla Equatorial Guinea Kiribati AMEN. Do it now! Our video prayers let you reflect on the Word of God and spend some time with Jesus as you experience His love and protection. 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. Argentina Tonga United Arab Emirates Wallis and Futuna 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. Turks and Caicos Islands 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. Its in Jesus Precious Name we pray. Gambia Choose Country Antigua and Barbuda Saint Barthlemy AMEN. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. Greece Tunisia Chad Please make sure all fields are filled out. Life and Books and Everything: Whats Going Right in the Church. Religious gifts for journaling and sharing faith can be found on our Shop tab. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. There is always another project to tackle, another item on our to-do lists, another goal to accomplish. Journey prayers bring you on a walk with Jesus, and Scripture Prayers illustrate favo . French Southern Territories So today, I readily and gladly cry, Help! Grant me rest in the middle of a 24-hour day with 72 hours of demands. I praise, bless, and adore you for the promise of rest in the middle of the much-ness and the manyness.. Mexico Greenland La tierra llena est de tus creaturas. The Good News, make that the God News, is that Jesus Christ has expressly invited you to share your burdens with him. Kyrgyzstan Bosnia and Herzegovina Eritrea Albania Benin Timor-Leste Then just walk along beside Him as you bask in the light of His nearness. Matthew 11:28-29King James Version. 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. 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. Bahamas Designed by. Madagascar Poland Central African Republic Get world, national, local news, local & national columns, features and reviews. If we trust in You fully, You give us the strength, endurance and courage to face and overcome all our problems. Brunei Darussalam Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which guides me through life and directs me in the way I should go. Niger Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Isle of Man Libya Uzbekistan So very Amen I pray, in your loving and powerful name. United States Minor Outlying Islands The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Help me to set my sight on the good and never forget that you are the source of all good. Trinidad and Tobago Today I would like us to consider the subject of burden bearing. 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. Gambia China Guatemala Cayman Islands 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. Korea, Democratic People s Republic of Being yoked with Him means that we are with Him in all that He does. 27 "All things have been committed to me by my Father. You have manifested your presence when we have been oppressed or persecuted in your name and have vanquished the evil foe. South Africa Namibia 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. United Arab Emirates Austria American Samoa Christian Standard Bible "Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Amen. (Hal Green, Ph.D., has taught and written about prayer extensively. American Standard Version Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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Palau Martinique Come to me. 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. Myanmar Nicaragua Czech Republic Article Images Copyright . It means giving Jesus control and letting Him direct our efforts. Burundi 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. French Polynesia Dear Father, thank You thatI can come close to You, knowing that the barrier of sin has been removed. Ethiopia The yoke is frequently used in the Bible as a symbol of slavery, of afflictions, of legal rituals, of the physical punishment of sin. Syrian Arab Republic I choose to be still before You. 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 . Bendice, al Seor, alma ma; Seor y Dios mo, inmensa es tu grandeza. Croatia Perhaps you already have, and find yourself stuck, seemingly unable to move forward with your life. 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. All Rights Reserved. In her free time, she loves cooking and baking, reading, going for walks, and having coffee dates with friends. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and l will give you rest. Malawi Pakistan Thank You for the prophetic writings of Old Testament prophets like Malachi, who point us to Christ and record history before it happens. Saint Barthlemy Tonga Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Canada Guam Greece Fill me with Your peace as I put my trust in You in Jesus' name. There is a big difference here. Notice it was not just for some, but for all, to come to Him. Grenada and you will find rest for your souls. Help me have a pure heart that is focused on you and not on the pleasures of material life. Therefore, I come before you and ask you to use me in any way that you see fit. Do you believe that too? 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.. Yet, you await our approaching and confiding in you, for we shall receive what we ask for and find you when we seek you. Get more content than youll find on the website! Hungary Northern Mariana Islands 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 favorite scripture through video, images and music. If you're tired and struggling, He can give you rest. Andorra Designed by. Bolivia, Plurinational State of Mary & Mathias Parish in Muscatine. Stanzas 3 and 4. Worn out? 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