Season of Rest

 Amen. A season of rest is a holy gift and a divine command—a time to cease striving and know that He is God. Here is a prayer for that blessed and necessary season.

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Season of Rest

You call me now to a season of rest,

To lean on Your chest,to be blessed and be blessed.

To lay down the tools,the relentless pursuit,

And find in Your presence my ultimate root.

This is not idleness, emptiness, loss,

But standing still to behold the cross.

To remember the work was finished there,

And receive,as a child, Your tender care.

“Be still, and know that I am God.”(Psalm 46:10)

Let the field lie fallow, the soil breathe deep,

While faithful promises You sow and keep.

Rest for the body,quiet for the mind,

A sacred renewal I am here to find.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”(Matthew 11:28)

In this season, teach my hands to be still,

And my frantic heart to yield to Your will.

Restore the joy that striving has worn,

And in this quiet,let new hope be born.

For You are my Sabbath, my ceasing, my peace,

In thisseason of rest, let my striving cease.

I receive this gift from Your faithful hand,

And trust in the future You have planned.

Thank You for the rhythm of labor and release,

For this holy pause,this gift of peace.

Amen.