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“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”  Matthew 11:28-30 (The MSG)

For many people life is busy, busy with family life, busy with work, busy with ministry, busy dealing with the pressures of an illness, the loss of a loved one or the cost-of-living. The list could be endless. “Life is lifing” is a phrase that seems to be becoming more and more popular. It is a colloquial phrase that means life is happening, often with overwhelming challenges that are at times unpredictable and beyond one’s control. This is why the verses of Matthew 11:28-30 are very apt. The verses are a beautiful and wonderful invitation to us from Jesus, the Messiah, Son of the Living God. 

Jesus asks the question, as translated in the Message bible, are you tired? worn out, burned out on religion? This is then followed by the simple yet profound statement “Come to me – Get away with me and you’ll recover your life”.

The statement is a call to action, it is the action of giving our life to Jesus, it is the action of giving our cares and worries to Him. It is the action of finding spiritual and mental rest in Jesus and as we do these things our life will be “recovered”. Isn’t that awesome! Have you ever been unwell and started to get better? or have you been in financial hardship and provision has been made and you have started to make a financial recovery. Isn’t it a great feeling? Imagine how great the feeling would be if we whole heartedly come to Jesus and have all areas of our life recovered by Him.

The word recovered carries the meaning of restoration, renewal, and healing. When we actively come to Jesus restoration, renewal and healing can come. Think about Psalm 23:1-3 (AMP) says.

“The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”

By coming to Jesus, with our daily worries we can find stillness, peace, and joy.

Currently, in many countries around the world, people are observing the season of remembering and reflecting on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is a meaningful time to pause, be still, and reflect on the work of the cross and the invitation Jesus extends to us.

As bible believing Christians we recognise that Jesus was the Passover lamb for humanity. Through His sacrificial death on the cross Jesus took on the sins of mankind. Jesus took on the weight of our wrongdoing, so that we could be forgiven of our sins and have a pathway back to GOD. By repenting of our sins and asking for forgiveness through Jesus Christ individual restoration and reconciliation to GOD happens.

Significantly and amazingly the work of the cross does not end with Jesus’s death it continues pivotally with Jesus’s resurrection and ascension to heaven. Hallelujah, Jesus is Alive in heaven (Mark 16:19, Hebrews 10:12, Acts 7:55).

The work of the cross gives us (humanity) the opportunity to access eternal life. The work of the cross brings redemption, freedom, and liberty. Ultimately the work of the cross gives us LIFE.

So dear reader with this in mind, during this Passover season here is something to think about. Regardless of what situation you find yourself in, whether in the grips of the busyness of life or weighed down by the cares and burdens of life, whether you know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour or are yet to make that decision, Jesus is inviting you to come to Him. Jesus wants to show you how to have real rest in Him, Jesus wants all your worries and cares. Jesus wants to walk with you, Jesus wants to work with you, Jesus wants you to be free. The question is will you accept?

(The biblical accounts of Jesus’s death and resurrection can be found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.)

In England Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 15^th March 2026. It will be a day when many people will set aside time to celebrate mothers and motherhood.

Simply put, the Cambridge dictionary defines motherhood as “the state or time of being a mother” Encapsulated in the idea of motherhood is a woman taking on a loving, nurturing, supportive and caring role for a child. For many women the love they give to children is sacrificial.  This can look like staying up with a sick child all night or skipping a meal so the child can eat, or personal ambition is halted to care for a child. And it is well known that for many mothers caring, continues beyond the child becoming an adult.

There are many women who embody motherhood as they care for children, whether they are their own biological children, children within their extended families, or children in their communities. These women are known by titles such as aunt, sister, foster mum, step mum, adoptive mum, grandma or simply put mum.

Two remarkable women in the bible who demonstrate motherhood are Jochebed, a Hebrew woman, and Pharaoh’s daughter, an Egyptian woman. Both women were mothers to Moses. Jochebed was his biological (birth) mother and Pharaoh’s daughter was his adoptive mother.

Their story is found in the opening chapters of the book of Exodus and takes place amidst the backdrop of death, fear and anguish following the decree from Pharaoh to kill every Hebrew boy that was born. Can you imagine the heartbreak of the Hebrew people as their sons were taken and unceremoniously killed? This was the period into which Moses was born.

Following Moses birth, Jochebed demonstrated the nurturing and protective qualities of a mother as she set about hiding Moses to protect him from Pharaoh’s soldiers. After three months when she could no longer safely protect Moses Jochebed put her trust in the GOD of Abraham, Jacob, and Isaac and made the difficult decision not to have Moses in her care. Her motherly instinct was to keep Moses alive and safe no matter what the cost was to her.

The decision made, the narrative in Exodus chapter 2 tells us that Jochebed securely put Moses in a basket and placed him in the river Nile.  From this action we can see that Jochebed was a woman who was truly trusting GOD. Through divine providence, as the basket made its way down the river, it was seen amongst the reeds by Pharaoh’s daughter. Thankfully she was curious enough to get hold of the basket and open it. The narrative tells us that, on seeing Moses she had compassion for him, recognising that he must be one of the Hebrew children.

We learn from the account that Moses was returned by Pharaoh’s daughter to the care of his birth mother, with an agreement that she would nurse and wean him. How incredible—GOD had a plan. GOD’s plan further unfolds as it was agreed that once the weaning period was over, Moses would be placed in the care of Pharaoh’s daughter and raised as her son. Imagine an Egyptian woman adopting a Hebrew boy and raising him as her own. Think about it: Pharaoh’s daughter would have had to be a very brave woman and have unconditional love for Moses. She defied her father and brought a Hebrew child into the royal household.

Ultimately Moses escaped death through both women demonstrating the positive qualities of motherhood. Moses was safely cared for by his birth mother and his adoptive mother in an extraordinary and remarkable way. As Moses’s life unfolds, in the book of Exodus, we see that Moses is the one GOD chose to deliver the Israelites from the bondage of Egyptian slavery. Both Jochebed and Pharaoh’s daughter were instrumental in fulling GOD’s ordained plan. This is wonderful to know.

So, as England celebrates Mother’s Day and motherhood a heartfelt thank you to all the women who are caring for and nurturing children, find encouragement knowing that children are a gift from the Lord. GOD has a purpose and plan for each of their lives and your input into their lives is invaluable. 

Happy Mother’s Day

As we begin 2026, let’s commit to deepening our relationship with God through His Word. Today marks the start of our Bible Reading Plan, and we invite you to join us in this transformative journey through the entire Bible in one year.

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Why Join the Bible Reading Plan?

Daily Bible reading is a practice that:

• Strengthens our connection with God 🙏
• Deepens our understanding of His teachings 📖
• Builds a united community of faith ❤️
• Guides us with timeless wisdom 🌟

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Today’s Reading (Day 1)

Start the year by reflecting on God’s creation, wisdom, and the birth of our Saviour with these passages:

• Genesis 1:1–2:25
• Matthew 1:1–2:23
• Ecclesiastes 1:1–5

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How to Access the Plan

1️⃣ On Our App

Download the WWMF app for quick and convenient access to the daily readings. 📲
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2️⃣ On Our Website

Follow the plan directly on our website here:
👉 Daily Bible Reading Page

3️⃣ Download the ICS File

Great for those using desktop calendar apps like Outlook or Apple Calendar or those who prefer offline access and manual control.
👉 Download ICS File

4️⃣ Central Google Calendar

Perfect for Google Calendar users who want automatic updates and seamless syncing across devices.
👉 Subscribe to Google Calendar

5️⃣ Printable PDF

Prefer a full-year overview? Download the PDF version of the plan to track your progress. 🖨️
👉 Download PDF

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The Benefits of Reading Through the Bible Together

There’s something extraordinary about reading God’s Word as a community. By journeying together through the Bible, we support and encourage each other in our spiritual growth. Imagine the wisdom, joy, and insights we will gain as we allow Scripture to transform our lives throughout the year.

Start Today—don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart 2026 with God’s Word guiding your every step!

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Appendix: Choose Your Calendar Option

Option 1: ICS File

Download the ICS file to import into your preferred calendar app, such as Outlook or Apple Calendar. Great for those who prefer manual control or offline access.
👉 Download ICS File

Option 2: Google Calendar

Subscribe to the Google Calendar for automated updates and syncing across all devices. Perfect for Google Calendar users.
👉 Subscribe to Google Calendar