Rest

Song of the Week

Bible verse and reflection

Matthew 11:28 -30

This is a verse Jesus says in the Bible about rest:

“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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Jesus asks us to come to him and that he is the one who can give us rest and peace in our circumstances. When Jesus talks about the yoke he is referring to the weight a cow would carry to plough the fields. Jesus is saying that his weight is light and that we can take his yoke upon us when we feel heavy and burdened. Use the steps below to reflect on this Bible verse.

1. Are you carrying any heaviness or burdens?

2. Jesus says he is gentle and humble. What is your experience of Jesus?

3. Did you know you can pray to God to give you rest and peace? Try praying today to ask him for rest.

Prayer

Jesus I pray you will give me rest from my burdens. I am feeling ___ and I need to know your peace. Help me to find rest for my soul. Amen.

DIY Skincare Facemask Recipes

What better way to relax than to put a facemask on and listen to some chill out tunes! Here are a couple of facemask recipes for you to try at home. Enjoy!

Mask 1

What you need:

- 1 Tablespoon of natural plain yoghurt

- 1 tablespoon of honey

- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder

How it works:

- Mix it all together and put on your face for 5-10 minutes then wash off. It will give you a refreshing feel that can make your skin feel smooth and moisturised.

Mask 2

What you need:

- 3 tablespoons of orange juice

- 2 tablespoons of honey

How it works:

- Mix the ingredients together and put on your face for 10 minutes then wash off. It will give your skin a nice glow and leave you with sweet smelling skin.

Journal Tip

Make a list of things in your Journal that help you find rest and peace. Whenever you are feeling burdened or weighed down you can look back at the list and find something to help you feel calm.

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