Lord, I am so exhausted. Nevertheless, I find comfort and refuge in Jesus’ invitation to come to Him for rest when we are overburdened with heavy responsibilities (Matthew 11:28). I am indeed overloaded. I long to enter into that special rest that waits for the people of God (Hebrews 4:9-11).

Teach me how to make the most of my time so I will prioritize and manage my day with wisdom (Psalm 90:12). I’m tired of being the daily victim of the urgent versus what’s really important. Most of all, let me not forget to acknowledge You and submit my schedule to You before I commit to a single activity. Give me the courage to say no when it is appropriate and wise to do so. Let me not allow worldly values to drive me to acquire things or pursue vain goals that keep me from getting proper rest. Teach me how to wait in Your presence. I stand on Your Word, trusting You will renew my strength like that of the eagle and cause me to soar to new heights (Isaiah 40:31). I ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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