A Prayer When You Need God to Lead You to Rest | Your Daily Prayer

Have you ever been so busy doing good things that you forgot to simply be with God?

Updated Nov 07, 2025

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Heavenly Father, I confess that I’ve been running on empty, chasing productivity instead of Your peace. Forgive me for trying to do everything in my own strength. Thank You for being my Good Shepherd who gently leads me to places of rest. Help me to slow down, to trust You enough to stop striving, and to receive the restoration my soul longs for. Teach me that my worth is not in what I accomplish, but in who I am in You. May I live, lead, and love from a heart refreshed by Your presence. Thank You that rest is Your gift — not something I have to earn. I choose to receive it today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Originally published November 07, 2025.

Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, public speaker, and podcaster known for her popular blog, rachelwojo.com. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, adult special needs daughter, and father, Rachel remains resilient. She has authored the uplifting book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments and a new beautiful, spiral-bound prayer journal, Praying the Promises of God, Rachel is crazy in love with her husband, Matt, and cherishes her motherhood with six children on earth and two in heaven.

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