Verses for Rest and Self Care

He restores my soul. I don't have to fix myself first.

A Bible affirmation for rest and self care, rooted in Psalm 23:3.

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

Psalm 23:3 · BSB

Reflection

Sheep don't restore themselves. The shepherd leads them to water and grass. David had been a shepherd, so he knew what he was saying: the restoring is God's work, and your part is to follow.

A prayer

Shepherd, lead me beside still waters today. Restore what I've run down.

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 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 When I'm running on empty, God gives strength to the weary. Isaiah 40:29 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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