Bible Verses About rest
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God designed us for rest and invites the weary to come to Him. These verses are for burnout and busy seasons.
Start with Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 23:2-3, Exodus 33:14; read each passage in its chapter.
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.
Read in contextPsalm 23:2-3
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
Read in contextExodus 33:14
The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
Read in contextPsalm 62:1
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.
Read in contextHebrews 4:9-10
There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from their works.
Read in contextMark 6:31
Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.
Read in contextIsaiah 30:15
In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.
Read in contextPsalm 127:2
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.
Read in contextJeremiah 31:25
I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.
Read in contextPsalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God.
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