I'm tired, and Jesus says come anyway.

A Bible affirmation for rest and self care, rooted in Matthew 11:28.

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 · BSB

Reflection

Jesus doesn't ask why you're weary or whether you've earned a break. Weary and burdened is the whole qualification. The rest He offers starts with coming to Him.

A prayer

Jesus, I'm coming to You tired. I'll take the rest You offer.

More verses for rest and self care

Even Jesus pulled His friends away to rest. I can rest too. Mark 6:31 God lives in me. Taking care of this body is a way to honor Him. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 He restores my soul. I don't have to fix myself first. Psalm 23:3 God cares about my health, my rest and my peace of mind. 3 John 1:2 Protecting my peace is wise, not selfish. Proverbs 4:23 My soul finds rest in God alone, not in getting everything done. Psalm 62:1-2 When I'm running on empty, God gives strength to the weary. Isaiah 40:29 Sometimes the holiest thing I can do is eat something and sleep. 1 Kings 19:5-7 I can quiet my soul like a child resting with her mother. Psalm 131:2 Rest was made for me. I don't have to earn it. Mark 2:27 Clothed with strength and honor, I can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25

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