Episode Details

Do you feel like you’re running on empty—striving, pushing, juggling it all—and still feeling stuck? In this heartfelt Christian devotional on Matthew 11:28-30, Hannah Benson invites us to pause, breathe, and fall into the arms of Jesus. Through a personal moment of burnout and breakthrough, she reminds us that true rest isn't found in finishing the to-do list, but in trusting God’s timing and leaning into His presence. If you're craving soul-deep peace, this is your gentle invitation to come as you are—and find the rest your soul longs for.

What You’ll Learn (Highlights):

• What it means to truly rest in Jesus, not just physically—but spiritually and emotionally

• Why doing things “for God” can never replace simply being with God

• How trusting God’s plan brings freedom from burnout, anxiety, and overachievement

• Practical encouragement for letting go of control and leaning into His embrace

• A reminder that your value isn’t in your productivity—it’s in being His beloved child

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Fall into the Arms of Jesus

A devotional by Hannah Benson

““Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)

Recently, the Lord challenged me to fall into His arms. At first glance, that statement may sound odd, but allow me to clarify.

What exactly does falling into the arms of Jesus mean? It’s not like I can literally fall into His arms.

On a particularly stressful afternoon, I found myself staring at a blank screen instead of working on the writing project I needed to tackle.

Honestly, I was kind of frustrated with myself. “I need to get this done”, I thought. Yet no matter how hard I tried to concentrate and move past the writer’s block, I either ended up staring at a blank screen or mindlessly scrolling through social