230829 Rest For The Weary

Rest For The Weary


Sweet Jesus, how I need some rest

I've truly tried to do my best

But, have too many irons in fire

My stack of burden's growing higher


Dear Father, please grant me some rest

For Satan's put me to the test

A crew of demons he must have hired

To torment me and keep me tired


Christ offers rest to the weary

But is that true or just theory

I pray each night for rest to come

Devil just laughs, says," I'm not done."


And so instead of peaceful bed

He wears me out inside my head

My list of burdens does not shrink

Just added to it how I think


Dear God, I know the Bible's true

So, what does your Word say to do

Matthew Eleven: Twenty-eight

Weariness will alleviate 


Three little words are all I need

To rest, must simply "Come to Me"

A promise spoken by God's Son

One he offers to everyone 


Sweet Jesus, I have come to you

Brought all my cares and burdens, too

Time spent with you, I shall invest

And in exchange, you promise rest


For, I am weary from the fight

And I could use some sleep tonight

So, I will take you at your word

Since you've been faithful to me, Lord


Though know all cares won't go away

With rest, can face another day 

Your peace is something I'll acquire 

Knowing that you, God never tire


Matthew 11:28

Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest 


Psalm 55:22

Cast your burdens on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved


Isaiah 40:29-31

2 Thessalonians 3:13

Psalm 4:8

Exodus 33:14

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