Dear God,
When I am weary, thank you for giving me the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual rest I need. When I feel guilty about wanting and needing to rest, please remind me that there is now no condemnation in you. (Romans 8:1) For me to fully continue serving you and your kingdom, I must be rested and restored. Please give me the courage to schedule rest and help me to recognize that you have instructed me to take Sabbath rest. Thank you for the gift of rest and how it renews and rejuvenates my body, mind, and spirit.
As I surrender my daily anxieties and cares to You, thank you for helping me rest my mind. Help me to enjoy the gift of rest that You give and look for new ways You speak to me when I rest. In Jesus’ name, amen
Rest and Restore
For the weary woman in ministry, don’t lose hope and be encouraged today. Your gifts are still needed, and God has called you to serve. Today, I invite you to pause and take the necessary steps to encourage and uplift your body, mind, and soul. God still loves you and wants to fully restore you, enjoy His presence, and serve Him with gladness again. If God calls you to rest, embrace the opportunity to draw closer to Him through prayer, worship, reading, meditating on His Word, and practicing being.
As women in ministry, we don’t have to do more to earn God’s love or approval. God wants us to be whole and is more concerned about who we are in Him than how we serve. God will continue to use your gifts to minister and serve others, but your well-being is most important to Him. Be empowered and encouraged to receive the beautiful gift of rest that God wants.
Today, I invite you to begin enjoying God’s presence more instead of simply going through the motions of serving. As you continue to serve, rest assured that God’s ministry will continue to go forward, and the body of Christ will continue to flourish while you rest. God wants to restore your soul and give you peace, strength, and community.
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