Scripture:
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)
Points:
- Jesus invites all who are tired—not just the strong or sorted.
- His rest is not earned, but given freely.
- Weariness is not weakness; it’s a sign we need Him.
- Coming to Jesus means turning from trying to save ourselves.
- True rest is found in relationship, not in escape.
Poem: He Calls the Weary
He doesn’t call the ones who shine.
He calls the tired, the bent, the lost.
He sees the ones who walk with pain.
He opens arms to heavy hearts.
He speaks to those who want to quit.
He doesn’t ask for polished words.
He listens to the groans and sighs.
He gives the rest no world can grant.
He holds the weak in sacred space.
He trades our stress for deeper grace.
The burden lifts when I draw near.
The striving breaks where peace begins.
The yoke He gives is light and true.
It fits the shape my soul was made.
It leads me not to work, but stay.
I walk, but not with empty strength.
I move, but not alone or fast.
He walks beside with gentler pace.
He slows the rush and shows the road.
He makes the weight a path of rest.
Today I come with all I am.
Not just the good, but also weak.
He sees me whole and welcomes me.
He gives me rest and doesn’t leave.
He is the place I lay it down.
Prayer:
Jesus, I come to You with my weariness. Give me the rest that only You can give. Teach me to walk with You and not try to carry life alone. Amen.
