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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)

— Bible

Reflection

Startup hustle culture is real, and for ambitious people, it can be deeply appealing. Work harder. Keep going. Go all in. No rest for founders. You can make friends, repair relationships, and breathe again after you are successful. But Jesus offers a different invitation. He does not tell the weary to push harder, perform better, or earn their peace. He says, “Come.” Not once you have solved everything. Not once you feel strong again. Now, while the burden is still heavy and burnout is closer than you want to admit. Rest does not require a two-week vacation off the grid, although that probably would not hurt. It starts with allowing your heavenly Father to bear the weight of your heavy load. It is not a burden to Him. He delights in your trust, just as you would delight in your own child turning to you for support.

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