Rooted + Rest: Learning to Pause Without Fear

🌿 Scripture

“He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul.” — Psalm 23:2–3

🌿 Reflection

God doesn’t drag us into rest—He leads us there.

Notice the order in this passage: green pastures first, still waters second. Provision precedes peace. Rootedness comes before restoration.

If rest feels difficult right now, it may not be resistance—it may be an invitation to deepen your trust.

God restores souls that are willing to pause in His care.

🌿 Journaling Prompt

✨ Where have I been striving instead of trusting?
✨ What would it look like to rest with God instead of away from responsibility?
✨ What truth do I need to root myself in today?

🌿 Prayer

Lord,
Teach me to rest without fear.
Help me trust that You are at work even when I am still.
Root my heart in truth so that rest feels safe again.

Restore my soul as only You can.
Amen. 🤍

🌿 Affirmation

🌱 I am rooted in God’s truth, and I rest in His care.

🌿 Closing Encouragement

Rest is not something you earn—it’s something you receive.

Stay planted.
Stay present.
Let God restore what striving cannot.

🍃 Grace meets you here.