Who doesn’t need a break these days? We’re all burdened by the responsibilities and trials of life. Everyone, sooner or later, faces a major personal crisis. And some of them may last a long time. Maybe you feel like you just can’t take it any more. You feel tired and drained.

Part of the reason we might feel exhausted is because we rely on people too much. We might expect too much of them. Then, when they disappoint us, it’s devastating. Yes, we should expect certain things from certain people, and some people deserve our trust. We need each other to survive and thrive in this world.

But if you expect too much from people — or if your deepest inner peace depends on individuals or situations — then you set yourself up for a major let down. Because anyone can fail or make a mistake, including you. And this can make you bitter or sad. It can make you feel tired. But maybe you need to seek the best place for rest to find strength.

Only God can give us true rest for our souls. If we depend too much on people or circumstances — or ourselves — sooner or later we’ll be let down. Don’t place anyone or anything on a pedestal. Don’t expect them to give you what only God can provide.

True rest and peace for your soul can only come from your Creator. So rest upon the Lord. Regain your energy. Regain strength in the love of God.

For we who have believed enter that rest…

Hebrews 4:3

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Prayer for rest and strength

O blessed Lord,

I’m weary, tired and drained. I seek rest. I seek your peace.

Come to me, O Lord. In your mercy, give me comfort.

Show me, O Lord, that my rest depends on you. Reveal to my heart that only you can give me what my soul desires.

Free me from the temptation to let people or circumstances determine my peace.

For nothing is perfect. And no other can restore my spirit, only my Savior, only my Lord.

Only Jesus, the Lamb of God, can save my  weary soul.

And even if I may still worry and get tired sometimes, may I return again to you.

May your Spirit lift me up. May your Word nourish me.

And may the Body and Blood of Christ make me whole again.

You are my rest, O Lord. You are my love, my life & my faith.

In you, I am made strong again.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.