Verses for Rest and Self Care

When I'm running on empty, God gives strength to the weary.

A Bible affirmation for rest and self care, rooted in Isaiah 40:29.

He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.

Isaiah 40:29 · BSB

Reflection

This promise is written for the faint and the weak. You don't have to be strong to qualify. Feeling depleted isn't a disqualification. It's exactly who God says He strengthens.

A prayer

Lord, I'm worn down. Give me Your strength, because mine is gone.

More verses for rest and self care

Even Jesus pulled His friends away to rest. I can rest too. Mark 6:31 God lives in me. Taking care of this body is a way to honor Him. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 He restores my soul. I don't have to fix myself first. Psalm 23:3 I'm tired, and Jesus says come anyway. Matthew 11:28 God cares about my health, my rest and my peace of mind. 3 John 1:2 Protecting my peace is wise, not selfish. Proverbs 4:23 My soul finds rest in God alone, not in getting everything done. Psalm 62:1-2 Sometimes the holiest thing I can do is eat something and sleep. 1 Kings 19:5-7 I can quiet my soul like a child resting with her mother. Psalm 131:2 Rest was made for me. I don't have to earn it. Mark 2:27 Clothed with strength and honor, I can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25

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