Here is a prayer-poem for rest, woven with God’s promises to the weary—a sanctuary of Scripture for your soul:
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### **"REST FOR THE WEARY"**
*A Prayer Anchored in God’s Promise*
**Lord, I come—**
Bone-tired, soul-drained,
Burdened by things I can’t explain.
*World’s noise, my failures, tomorrow’s dread—*
**Lay heavy as stones upon my head.**
>*“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened,
>and I will give you rest.”*
>**—Matthew 11:28**
**Not just pause—**
But *deep soul-rest*,
Like a child weaned on mother’s breast.
*Not escape, but surrender sweet—*
**Your easy yoke, Your burden light.**
>*“Take My yoke upon you...
>For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”*
>**—Matthew 11:29–30**
**Still my heart—**
In Your embrace,
Where fear meets grace, and worry finds its place
*Beneath Your feet—for You command:*
**“BE STILL—AND KNOW I AM GOD!”**
>*“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God...’*
>*The Lord Almighty is with us.”*
>**—Psalm 46:10–11**
**Sabbath my soul—**
In Your great “Done!”
No striving now—the victory’s won!
*Your finished work my only plea—*
**I rest in what You’ve done for me.**
>*“There remains a Sabbath-rest for the people of God...*
>*Anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works.”*
>**—Hebrews 4:9–10**
**Renew my strength—**
Like eagles soar,
On wings of faith, to hope’s wide shore.
*When weakness whispers, “You can’t stand”—*
**Your rest becomes my promised land!**
>*“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength...*
>*They will run and not grow weary.”*
>**—Isaiah 40:31**
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### 🌿 **GOD’S REST-PROMISES FOR YOU**
| **When You Feel...** | **He Offers...** | **Scripture** |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------|
| **Overwhelmed** | *A yoke that’s light* | Matthew 11:30 |
| **Anxious** | *Peace beyond understanding* | Philippians 4:6–7 |
| **Guilty** | *Rest from striving* | Hebrews 4:10 |
| **Exhausted** | *Renewed strength* | Isaiah 40:29–31 |
| **Alone** | *Soul-rest in His presence* | Exodus 33:14 |
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### 💤 **A PRAYER TO CARRY**
> *“Jesus—my True Rest—
> I lay down:
> — My need to control,
> — My weight of regret,
> — My fear of tomorrow.
>
> Clothe me in Your easy yoke.
> Anchor me in Your finished work.
> Still me with Your whisper:
> **‘I AM YOUR PEACE.’**
>
> Let my sleep be deep,
> My waking joyful,
> My breathing a rhythm of trust.
> Hold me until my soul remembers:
> **In You, even weariness becomes worship.**
> Amen.”*
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### ✨ **REST IS A PERSON**
> *“You will find rest for your souls—*
> *not in a place, a plan, or a pause,*
> *but in **Me**.”*
> **—Jesus (Matthew 11:29, personalized)**
Breathe deep. Let go.
His rest is your **inheritance**, not your achievement.
Sleep well, child of God—you are held. 🌙🕊️
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