“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him.” Romans 15:13 (NLT) 

Where do you go for peace if you don’t have God in your life? Where do you find rest if you’re not connected to God on a moment-by-moment basis?

Jesus Christ has an incredible offer for you. He says, “If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 CEV).

I like that verse because it says the exact opposite of what most people think God will say to them. People imagine that God might say, “Come to me and I will give you rules. Come to me and I will give you regulations. Come to me and I will give you restrictions. Come to me and I will give you religion. Come to me and I will give you rituals.” 

But God doesn’t say any of those things. He says, “Come to me and I will give you rest.”

If you’re feeling tired and stressed all the time, it may be because you’re trying to live your life on your own power. God never meant for you to do that.

The Living Bible paraphrase says, “He gives power to the tired and worn out, and strength to the weak” (Isaiah 40:29).

And Colossians 1:11 promises, “God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come” (NCV). 

If you’ve been feeling a little down, a little anxious, a little fatigued, a little worried this Christmas season, come home to God. He’s the one who made you, who’s watched every moment of your life, who knows everything about you and still loves you, who forgives you.

And he’s inviting you to come home to his peace and strength. When you do that, you’ll have real peace of mind.