Matthew 11:28-30

Tomorrow is Labor Day! This holiday in our area is known for the conclusion of the summer vacation. The county fair ends on this day and the break from school as well. Most people will enjoy the day off resting, having a cookout and say goodbye to summer. This holiday was created for workers to enjoy a special day off.  In 1894, many states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.  Our Lord has given us a weekly day off called the Sabbath in which we have time to rest from our labors, but here in this verse we see another special way to have rest from our work.  In this life there are many troubles and burdens in which we must carry, but God in his love and mercy has granted us an invitation to come unto him and take His yoke upon us in order that he may pull our weight. The trials and cares you carry will be borne with His help and grace.  Today take the time to rest in God's strength and provisions.  May God bless you as we make the transition into the Fall months.