Rest In God’s Grace!!!
Good morning !!!
Cue the confetti…You made it through the week! 🎉 But before you jump into the weekend, let’s talk about something we ALL need but often neglect: REST.
🛑 The truth is, you can be “too busy” and still unproductive. You can be mentally exhausted but never rest. That’s why Jesus Himself took time to refresh (Mark 6:31)!
Today, I want you to give yourself permission to pause and allow God to renew your strength!
📖 Foundation Scripture: Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Let’s dive into the Word…
Start your day with God… read Matthew 11:28-30. Come to me all of you who are tired from the heavy burden you have been forced to carry. I will give you rest. Accept my teaching. Learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will be able to get some rest. Yes, the teaching that I ask you to accept is easy. The load I give you to carry is light.” When you bring God your burden, He will give you rest. S.O.A.K… much love!!!
💡 God never designed you to run on empty! If you keep pouring out without allowing God to pour back into you, burnout is inevitable. Jesus is extending a personal invitation: “Come to Me.” Not to a task list, not to another obligation—but to Him.
Rest isn’t just about sleep—it’s about surrender. It’s trusting that while you pause, God continues to work. It’s knowing you don’t have to carry everything on your own because the One who holds the world is holding you, too.
So take a breath today. Let go. Lay it at His feet. He’s not asking you to do more—He’s asking you to rest in Him more.
You don’t have to hustle for healing or strive for strength—it’s already available in His presence.
🔥 Your “Fully Persuaded” Self-Care Checklist:
✅ Mental Rest – Take 10 minutes to breathe, reflect, and release stress.
✅ Spiritual Refreshing – Spend time in prayer and worship, letting God refill you.
✅ Physical Care – Drink water, move your body, and get enough sleep!
✅ Joy Break – Do something that makes you laugh and fills your soul!
💡 Weekend Challenge: Choose ONE thing today that refreshes your spirit! (A walk? A book? A nap? A playlist?)
Pray this pray with me… Father, thank You for inviting me into rest. I give You every burden I’ve been carrying, and I trade my heaviness for Your peace. Teach me how to pause in Your presence, to be still and know that You are God. I trust You with what I can’t control and choose to rest in Your promises today. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Daily Affirmation:
“I am not alone. I don’t have to carry it all. I rest in God’s love, and He is restoring me—sprit, soul, and body.”
See you on Sunday at 12:45! LADIES… SEE YOU TOMORROW AT 10AM!!!
Much Love 💕
Pastor Yolanda
