The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.
Mark 6:30-31
Lord Jesus, my soul finds comfort this morning in knowing that You not only see everything that I have on my plate but You also know my limits and because of it, You tell me when I need to slow down and take time to refresh myself. I confess I can often push myself to my limits. My plate gets full real easy as I pour myself into what often appears to not only be important but often critical in my life. Being tugged in multiple directions, honestly I don’t want to disappoint those closest to me. And what’s more, I don’t want to let You down, not to mention have that ugly feeling inside me that tells me that I am not enough.
Yet, today, I find comfort in the fact that Your Spirit is telling me that it is okay to stop and find a place away from it all and just rest. It is okay for me to prioritize “me time” with You, to restore my strength, gain focus, and find my footing. Even now, my spirit hears Your Spirit beckoning me into that quiet place where my soul can find its rest.
I pray today for restoration of my soul. I pray that You would feed my inner being with Your Word and refresh my person with the water that flows from Your throne. As I steal away with You throughout this day, speak to my spirit and calm my anxious moments. As I share with You all that I am doing provide me the guidance that I need to take positive next steps towards accomplishing Your will in the moment. And most importantly, continue to remind me that You are the joy and the strength of my life, that in You and by You I can do all things, and that where I am right now is exactly where You want me to be; that You are but a prayer away, and that You have all that I stand in the need of right now. Amen.