DEVOTION:
DEVOTION:
Matthew 11:28–30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
PRAYER:
Almighty and Hply God, You are Lord of Grace and New Beginnings. This morning finds us in the middle of everyday responsibilities, deadlines, obligations, and the weight of things that must be done. For many, today carries its own kind of pressure, and yet before we step fully into it, we come to You. You invite us not to carry everything alone. You remind us that even in the busiest, most demanding days, Your presence offers rest that the world cannot give. Help us, Lord, to hold our responsibilities without being overwhelmed by them. Give us clarity where there is confusion, patience where there is frustration, and calm where anxiety begins to rise. Teach us to take one step at a time, trusting that You walk with us in each moment.
We lift before You those who are not only burdened by tasks, but by deeper concerns, those facing illness, those recovering, those waiting for answers, and those quietly carrying more than others can see. Bring healing, strength, and steady hope into their lives today.
We also lift our nation before You. In a time marked by tension, division, and mistrust, remind us that Your truth is not shaken. Guide leaders with wisdom. Soften hearts that have grown hardened. And help us, as Your people, to live differently — to speak with grace, to act with integrity, and to be a calming presence in a restless world. And Lord, as we continue to live in the days after Easter, keep resurrection alive in us. Not just as something we remember, but as something that shapes how we live. Let new life rise in unexpected places. Let hope take root where discouragement has settled. Let us walk today as people who know that the story is not finished — that You are still making all things new. We thank You for this day, for Your steady hand, and for the quiet assurance that we do not walk through anything alone. And Father, selfishly, I pray for safe travel for myself and my family. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
PRAYER:
Almighty and Hply God, You are Lord of Grace and New Beginnings. This morning finds us in the middle of everyday responsibilities, deadlines, obligations, and the weight of things that must be done. For many, today carries its own kind of pressure, and yet before we step fully into it, we come to You. You invite us not to carry everything alone. You remind us that even in the busiest, most demanding days, Your presence offers rest that the world cannot give. Help us, Lord, to hold our responsibilities without being overwhelmed by them. Give us clarity where there is confusion, patience where there is frustration, and calm where anxiety begins to rise. Teach us to take one step at a time, trusting that You walk with us in each moment.
We lift before You those who are not only burdened by tasks, but by deeper concerns, those facing illness, those recovering, those waiting for answers, and those quietly carrying more than others can see. Bring healing, strength, and steady hope into their lives today.
We also lift our nation before You. In a time marked by tension, division, and mistrust, remind us that Your truth is not shaken. Guide leaders with wisdom. Soften hearts that have grown hardened. And help us, as Your people, to live differently — to speak with grace, to act with integrity, and to be a calming presence in a restless world. And Lord, as we continue to live in the days after Easter, keep resurrection alive in us. Not just as something we remember, but as something that shapes how we live. Let new life rise in unexpected places. Let hope take root where discouragement has settled. Let us walk today as people who know that the story is not finished — that You are still making all things new. We thank You for this day, for Your steady hand, and for the quiet assurance that we do not walk through anything alone. And Father, selfishly, I pray for safe travel for myself and my family. In the name of Jesus, Amen.