Devotion for Thursday, June 26
Abiding Breaks the Cycle of Striving
Devotion for Thursday, June 26
Abiding Breaks the Cycle of Striving
Matthew 11:28–29
"Come to Me, all 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."
The pressure to perform spiritually can wear you down. But Jesus does not invite you into a system. He invites you into rest. Abiding in Christ is not about doing more. It is about being with Him. In His presence, striving is replaced by learning, rest, and transformation.
There is a kind of spiritual busyness that leads to burnout. But when you stay close to the heart of Jesus, you find clarity and renewal. Abiding is not inactivity. It is doing life at God’s pace, in God’s strength, for God’s glory.
Your identity is not in how much you do. It is in who you are with. As you stay connected to the vine, the fruit will come naturally and the pressure to prove yourself will begin to fade.
Reflection:
What are you doing out of pressure instead of presence? Choose one activity today to slow down and consciously invite Jesus into it. Ask Him to teach you His rhythm.
Prayer:
Jesus, I come to You with my burdens and my pace. Teach me how to rest in You and work from that rest. Let me be formed in Your presence and shaped by Your voice. I want to walk in step with You today. Amen.