Scripture:
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”
— Matthew 11:28-30 (NABRE)
Reflection:
Work can often feel overwhelming, with deadlines pressing in and responsibilities piling up. In these moments, it’s easy to forget that God is with us, offering His peace. Jesus invites us to come to Him when we are burdened and stressed. He doesn’t promise to remove all our work or responsibilities, but He does promise to carry the load with us. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light because He shoulders it with us. When we feel like we can’t take another step, we can lean on Jesus, knowing that He walks beside us, ready to give us rest.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I come to You today with a heart weighed down by stress and work. Help me to find rest in Your presence. Teach me to trust in Your strength rather than my own. As I take on the challenges of my day, may I do so with the peace that comes from knowing You are with me. Lighten my burdens, Lord, and fill me with Your grace. Amen.
Action Step:
Take a moment during your workday to pause, close your eyes, and pray. Seek the presence of God and be still. Know that you are not alone.
The thing about hope is that it’s a positive force that shines the most when it’s dark. When everything’s going well, we hardly notice it’s there. But when things go against us, when our dreams fade and when we see no immediate reprieve from our troubles, that’s when hope does its best work for us.
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