“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,
matthew 11:28
and I will give you rest.”
Reflection
Jesus tells everyone who is burdened to come to him, for they will find rest. His yoke is easy and his burden light. If they take his yoke upon themselves, they will learn that he is humble of heart and meek.
Jesus wants us to rest in him. He offers it to us freely, if only we go to him. All of our labors, burdens, and troubles can be laid at his feet and he will provide comfort and solace. Jesus is the Divine Physician who heals all wounds.
Are you restless? Do you have trouble letting go of different things in your life? When we struggle like this, we can turn to our Lord and rest in him. It might not always be easy, for some of our burdens are difficult to let go of. In those moments, ask the Lord to take those burdens and give you rest that rejuvenates and transforms you, so that you may grow closer to him.
Saint of the Day
St. Charbel: 1828 – 1898
“The things that go on within you are more important than those that take place in your life.”
St. Charbel
The Healing Word 