Daily Prayers for EveningsSample

Come to Jesus

Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” MATTHEW 11:28 NLT

We all get weary and carry heavy burdens. We spend our days battling the constant demands on our time, attention, and resources. We grow exhausted from the stress of relational tensions and overwhelming deadlines. We fight sickness and loss and disappointment and fear. And we try to manage unexpected circumstances all while staying buried in the mundane. In our struggle to keep moving forward, how often do we cry out to Jesus for change, relief, help, strength, wisdom, success, or for a break? But how often do we ask Him for rest? The Bible promises us that when we take all that wearies us and burdens us to Jesus, He will give us rest. Tonight, before you fall asleep, think about the things weighing you down. Take them to Jesus. Pray, and ask Him to take the heavy load from you. And then receive His rest.

Jesus, thank You for Your promise to give us rest. I need Your rest. I know it comes with trusting in You, spending time with You, and following You. Help me to take my focus off myself and all my problems and needs and instead look to You and trust You to bring me through to the other side of all that I'm dealing with. Thank You for Your love and Your care for me. Amen.