“Come to Me,
all you who labor and are burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
(Matthew 11:28)
Work-related stress and burnout are very common and can have negative impacts on our physical and mental health, as well as our performance and satisfaction at work. Some of the causes of work-related stress and burnout are excessive workload, lack of control, lack of support, lack of recognition, and lack of balance between work and personal life. Today, the Lord invites us to come to Him and allow Him to carry our load so that we may be at peace with Him. Thank you so much Lord!
We can find true rest and peace in Jesus, especially when we are overwhelmed by life's challenges. Jesus shares our burdens, symbolized by the yoke. We do not have to carry our burdens alone; we can rely on Jesus for strength and support. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light, meaning that He helps us bear our struggles in a way that is manageable.
Jesus is gentle and humble in heart. We can approach Him with confidence, knowing that He is compassionate and understanding. He also serves as our model on how we should treat others—with gentleness and humility. By learning from Jesus, we can find guidance and wisdom for our lives. Let us seek rest in Jesus, practice gentleness and humility, rely on His support, and commit to learning from His example.
Lord Jesus, we come to You, weary and burdened, seeking the rest that only You can provide. Take our burdens, and grant us Your peace, for You are gentle and humble in heart. Teach us to learn from You, to walk in Your ways and follow Your example. May we find rest for our souls in Your presence, and strength in Your love and grace. Help us to trust in Your easy yoke, and to rely on Your light burden. Guide us each day, And fill our hearts with Your peace. Amen.
