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Learn to Care for Yourself Without Guilt

Caring for yourself is not selfish—it is spiritual wisdom.
There is no healthy ministry without rest.
Even Jesus, the Son of God, took time away to pray and renew His strength.

“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:16, NIV)

Rest is not a sign of weakness; it is an act of obedience.
God, your Shepherd, does not want your exhaustion—He wants your heart restored. He calls you to rest, to eat, to breathe, to enjoy life again.
The same hands that sent you to care for others now invite you to be cared for.

The Lord Himself provides green pastures for your soul.
📖 “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.” (Psalm 23:2, NIV)

Let Him lead you to stillness.
In rest, the noise fades, and His voice becomes clearer.
Your worth is not measured by constant doing but by simply being loved by Him.

Reflection:
Have you allowed God to refresh your soul, or have you been running on empty in His name?