Prayer for Rest

Oh Lord of the Sabbath, teach us how to truly rest from our labors. Help me to cease striving. I find myself doing nothing, not because I have nothing to do, but because there are too many things to do and i am overwhelmed. There are too many choices, but one thing is needful. This weekend, let me rest at your feet and worship you in my stillness.

In you Father, there is peace and there is quietness for my soul. I long to be still enough to hear the quiet Spirit as he whispers to me of gentleness. Restore my soul, made weary from the week. Refresh my spirit with the kindness of your Word. Help me to be a refuge for others from their struggles.

I surrender to you all of my worries and work. I sacrifice to you my need for control and ask you to take over this day and lead me beside still waters. I praise you, and I love you, God of Rest, for in you alone I am justified and not by the works of my own hand.

I lift up those who even now are working to keep me safe and secure and free of harm. Bring your peace to the world, and come soon to restore you kingdom forever.

Amen
(from Lazarus Resources)