Lexzie in Christ

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your love and protection. Thank You for allowing me to see this day, and for giving me another opportunity to do Your will. I don’t ever want to take for granted the opportunity to worship You fully and to spread the good news of Jesus.

Dear Lord, I am tired. I feel emotionally drained and stretched thin. I feel as though I am seeking means of rest and self-care which fulfill me for a time, but are not lasting.

Please help me to remember where my help comes from. Please nudge me and draw me near when I forget to call on You. Please reach for me when I forget where my help comes from. Eventually, I will turn to You quicker. But, right now, I am still trying to work in my own might. So, please be near to me and guide me in this moment.

Lord, sometimes I think I need rest and solitude. Sometimes, I’m overwhelmed by responsibilities that lie ahead, and I think I need items lifted off of my plate. Sometimes, I feel stifled and I want to disconnect with no obligations.

Please help me to remember that though I think I know my needs and wants, You actually know what I need. Please help to calm my spirit and to set my sight on You.

Jesus, in Matthew 11, You say, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Jesus, I pray that You help me to experience and acknowledge the peace, joy, rest and safety found in You. May Your peace fill the parts of me that are struggling to find calm. Please help ease my worry about the aspects of my life which seem awry.

Please help me to lay my burdens at Your feet – be they emotional, mental, physical, financial or spiritual. Please energize me and show me how to carry out the practical things. I pray that You allow me to be led by the Holy Spirit and that You enable my obedience. But first, please allow me to rest in Your comfort.

Thank you, God. You are so good. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Praise the Lord.

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