My soul finds rest in God alone, not in getting everything done.

A Bible affirmation for rest and self care, rooted in Psalm 62:1-2.

For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.

Psalm 62:1-2 · BSB

Reflection

David repeats the word alone: in God alone, He alone. Rest that depends on a clear schedule never comes. Rest that depends on God is available now.

A prayer

God, my soul is restless. Be my rest today, more than my to-do list ever could.

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 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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