Lose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith 353. Faith Filled Friday: Overwhelmed & Weary? How God Gives True Rest
Oct 10, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Dive into the concept of true rest for your body and soul. Discover how acknowledging weariness can shift your perspective. Explore how the struggle for control leads to burnout and learn the difference between physical sleep and spiritual peace. Tara shares practical steps to connect with God daily and invites you to envision tranquil scenes from Psalm 23 for restoration. Plus, a heartfelt prayer to help you surrender control and embrace divine grace!
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Exhausted Week Turned By Morning Devotion
- Tara described a week where she woke up exhausted and couldn't get back on track despite sleep and routines.
- Intentional morning worship and prayer shifted her focus and energy even though circumstances stayed the same.
Admit Your Weariness First
- Acknowledging weariness is the first step to receiving God's rest instead of continuing the frantic pace.
- Matthew 11:28–30 frames rest as a soul-level gift Jesus offers to the weary.
Soul Rest Requires Surrender
- Soul rest differs from physical rest and requires surrendering control to Jesus.
- Abiding in him daily changes your heart posture even when external circumstances don't.
