08/09/2026
🌸 REST IS NOT QUITTING—IT’S PREPARATION.🌸
There are seasons when God says, “Move.”
And there are seasons when God says, “Rest.”
Don’t confuse stillness with stagnation. God can do some of His deepest work in you when you stop striving, stop carrying everything, and simply allow yourself to breathe in His presence.
Jesus said:
📖 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Maybe you’ve been strong for everybody else.
Maybe you’ve been pouring while running on empty.
Maybe your body is present, but your soul is tired.
Today, give yourself permission to REST.
Rest your mind.
Rest your body.
Rest from overthinking.
Rest from trying to fix what only God can fix.
Rest from feeling like you have to prove that you’re productive.
💗 You can be productive and still protect your peace.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is sleep, unplug, pray, breathe, and allow God to replenish you.
✨ TODAY’S CHALLENGE: Schedule one uninterrupted hour of rest. No guilt. No explaining. No pressure to perform.
Ask yourself: “Am I tired…or am I burned out?”
Whatever your answer is, bring it honestly before God.
You don’t have to carry tomorrow tonight.
Rest. Reset. Restore. God is still working.🌿
— Dr. Alisha Hill 💚
