Title: You Deserve a Rest After a Tedious Day’s Work.

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Scripture Foundation
- “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28  
- “And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.” — Genesis 2:2  

---Reflection: Life often feels like a cycle of endless tasks, responsibilities, and challenges. At the end of a long day, exhaustion sets in, and the body craves rest. The Bible reminds us that rest is not a luxury—it is a divine principle. He are some examples from the Bible:
- God Himself Rested: After six days of creation, God rested (Genesis 2:2). If the Almighty modeled rest, how much more should we, His children, embrace it? Rest is not weakness; it is wisdom.  
- Elijah’s Weariness: In 1 Kings 19, Elijah was overwhelmed after confronting the prophets of Baal. He fled into the wilderness, exhausted and discouraged. God did not rebuke him but provided food, water, and sleep. Only after Elijah rested was he ready to hear God’s gentle whisper.  
- Jesus and His Disciples: In Mark 6:31, after ministering to crowds, Jesus told His disciples, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Even in ministry, rest was essential.  
Application: 
Rest is more than sleep—it is renewal. It is a time to:  
- Recharge physically — allowing your body to recover.  
- Refresh spiritually — spending quiet moments in prayer or Scripture.  
- Reconnect emotionally — finding peace in God’s presence.  

When you lay down after a tedious day, remember that rest is God’s gift. It is His way of reminding you that He is in control, even while you sleep.  
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of rest. After the labors of today, I lay my burdens at Your feet. Refresh my body, renew my mind, and restore my spirit. Teach me to trust You enough to rest, knowing You watch over me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.  


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