Tired

January 23rd – Psalm 62:1

Psalm 62:1

Psalm 62:1 reminds us that our souls find rest in God alone, and that truth feels especially needed in a world that never slows down. Rest is vital for our bodies and minds. Because it allows us to recover, reduces stress, and helps us function the way we were designed to. Yet true rest feels harder than ever to find in our 24-hour, always-on world where noise, demands, and distractions never seem to stop. Even when we sit still, our thoughts race and our hearts remain restless. So we try to find relief in scrolling, staying busy, or pushing through exhaustion. But it only leaves us more worn down. That’s because the deepest weariness we carry isn’t just physical or mental, it’s spiritual. And what we need is God. For only God can quiet our anxious thoughts, steady our racing hearts, and restore what life has drained from us. When we come to Him, we discover a rest that goes beyond sleep or silence. We find a soul-deep rest that renews our strength and reminds us we are safely held in His care.

Reflection Question:
Where have you been looking for rest lately, and how can you intentionally turn to God for the soul-deep rest you truly need?

Prayer Prompt:
Lord, my soul is tired and longing for rest. Help me to slow down and come to You instead of trying to carry everything on my own. Quiet my anxious thoughts, restore my weary heart, and teach me to find my true rest in Your presence. Amen.

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December 27th – Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28

Are any of you weary and burdened? Like me, do you at times feel overloaded in your mind and in your spirit? Do your burdens manifest themselves in physical ways? When you go to bed at night, are you exhausted from the battles you fight each day? If so what you need is not physical rest, but soul rest. You need release from stress, worry, guilt, fear, and bitterness. This is soul rest. And soul rest can only be found in Jesus who offers it freely to all. From His unending love, the Lord makes each of us an incredible offer. If  you’re tired come to Me! I and I alone can give you the rest you so desperately crave! All of us need soul rest and Jesus promises to give it to us when we rest in Him. Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” God doesn’t always keep the burdens from our lives, but through Jesus He offers the perfect refuge!

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September 3rd – 1 Peter 5:7

1 Peter 5:7

I didn’t grow up in a safe and loving environment. As a result, trust and surrender were very foreign to me. And the idea of handing over control of my life was petrifying. But that’s just what God commands us to do. He calls us to trust in Him, and His love. To believe that He only wants the very best for us, and has the ability to take care of our every need. I used to be so very tired. Tired from carrying all of my burdens, worries, and fear. Tired of feeling helpless, defeated, and wounded. But through Jesus’ redemptive love I can find peace and joy. And the freedom that comes from laying down my pain, fear, and worries at the feet of our Savior, swells my heart to the point of bursting. Although it’s a constant fight, each day I strive to trust in and walk closer with God. And He’s never failed me yet. So with peace and conviction, I can pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10).

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