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Stress

When the load is too much — an invitation to lay it down and rest.

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Matthew 11:28Read in context →
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Psalms 55:22Read in context →
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. burden: or, gift
1 Peter 5:7Read in context →
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
John 14:27Read in context →
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Psalms 46:1Read in context →
[To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of
Exodus 14:14Read in context →
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Exodus 33:14Read in context →
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
Psalms 4:8Read in context →
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Psalms 23:1-3Read in context →
[A Psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass still...: Heb. waters of quietness He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalms 37:5Read in context →
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Commit...: Heb. Roll thy way upon
Psalms 37:7Read in context →
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to
Psalms 46:10Read in context →
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Psalms 62:1-2Read in context →
[To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.] Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Truly: or, Only waiteth: Heb. is silent He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. defence: Heb. high place
Psalms 62:8Read in context →
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalms 68:19Read in context →
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
Psalms 94:19Read in context →
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Psalms 116:7Read in context →
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Psalms 121:1-2Read in context →
[A Song of degrees.] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will...: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come? My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
Psalms 127:2Read in context →
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Proverbs 3:5-6Read in context →
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 16:3Read in context →
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit: Heb. Roll
Isaiah 26:3Read in context →
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. perfect...: Heb. peace, peace mind: or, thought, or, imagination
Isaiah 30:15Read in context →
For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Isaiah 40:29Read in context →
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Isaiah 41:10Read in context →
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Jeremiah 31:25Read in context →
For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
Matthew 6:33-34Read in context →
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 11:29-30Read in context →
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Mark 6:31Read in context →
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Luke 10:41-42Read in context →
And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
John 16:33Read in context →
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Galatians 6:9Read in context →
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Philippians 4:6-7Read in context →
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19Read in context →
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:15Read in context →
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9Read in context →
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
2 Corinthians 12:9Read in context →
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Hebrews 4:9-11Read in context →
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. rest: or, keeping of a sabbath For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. unbelief: or, disobedience
Hebrews 4:16Read in context →
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
A thought
Stress piles the day's demands onto shoulders never meant to carry them alone. Christ's invitation is simple and kind: come to Me, lay it down, and I will give you rest.
A prayer
Jesus, I am worn thin. I lay my burdens at Your feet and receive the rest You promise. Carry what I cannot.
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