📖 Scripture Focus
“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Devotional Message- Day 11
Are you tired of trying so hard to be “spiritual enough”?
Of feeling like every moment with God needs to be deep and emotional?
Of carrying the unspoken pressure to pray right, worship right, read enough, feel enough?
Here’s the truth: You don’t have to perform for God.
He’s not grading your devotion. He’s not tracking your effort. He’s not impressed by your religious energy.
He just wants you.
The beauty of grace is that you are invited to rest, not perform.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all who are weary…” — not “Come to me, all who have it together.”
You don’t have to pretend in His presence. You don’t have to produce a spiritual experience.
You just have to show up with an open heart.
Today, lay down the performance.
Lay down the perfectionism.
Lay down the pressure to be “on” all the time.
And rest in the One who says, “I will give you rest.”
Reflection Prompt
Do you ever feel like you're performing in your relationship with God? What does it look like to simply “be” with Him instead of trying to impress Him?
Prayer
Jesus, I’ve been trying so hard to be good enough—to do everything right. But You invite me to rest. Help me lay down my need to perform and simply receive Your love. Remind me that I am accepted, not because of what I do, but because of who You are. Amen.
Closer Still – Action Step
Take 15 minutes today to spend time with God with no agenda. Don’t journal, read, or sing—just sit and rest in His presence. Whisper, “I don’t have to perform—I’m already loved.”
💬 LET’S TALK (Comment Invitation)
Have you ever felt like you were “performing” in your walk with God?
What helped you break that pressure and learn to rest?
Let’s talk about it together in the comments.