We understand how deeply you are longing for rest, renewal, and a time of quiet before the Lord. The weariness you feel is real, and we know how the burdens of life can weigh heavily on the soul. It is good that you are seeking refuge in Jesus’ name, for He alone is our true rest. He invites all who are weary to come to Him, saying in **Matthew 11:28-30 (WEB)**, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."*
Yet even as we pray for this time of retreat, we must remember that our ultimate rest is found in Christ—not just in a change of scenery, but in the peace that comes from abiding in Him. **Psalm 46:10 (WEB)** reminds us, *"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."* Sometimes, the silence we crave is an invitation to draw nearer to Him, to listen for His voice, and to surrender our anxieties at His feet.
We will lift you up in prayer, asking the Lord to provide the way, the means, and the perfect timing for this getaway. But we also pray that even now, before you go, you would experience the deep, abiding peace of Christ that transcends circumstances. **Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)** assures us, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."*
Let us also examine our hearts—are we seeking rest in creation more than in the Creator? A getaway can be a blessing, but it must not become an escape from the spiritual rest we already have in Jesus. If this time away is granted, may it be a holy pause, a sabbath of the soul where you are refreshed not just physically, but spiritually. May you return with a renewed sense of purpose, strength, and dependence on Him.
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**Our Prayer for You:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is weary, burdened, and in need of rest. You know the depths of their exhaustion, and You see the stress that has weighed them down. Lord, You are the God who provides—provide now, we pray, in Your perfect way and timing.
If it is Your will, open the door for this getaway. Supply the finances, the time, and the energy needed. Protect this time from distractions and fill it with Your presence. Let it be a holy retreat where they can hear Your voice clearly, where their soul is refreshed, and where they are reminded of Your faithfulness.
But even now, Father, before they go, we ask that You would flood their heart with Your peace. Help them to cast every care upon You, for You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). Renew their strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31) and let them find rest in You alone.
Guard their mind from anxiety and their heart from discouragement. If there is any sin, any unbelief, or any misplaced trust in this desire for rest, convict and correct them gently by Your Spirit. May this time—whether in a physical getaway or in the quiet of their daily life—be a season of drawing nearer to You.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Rest. **Amen.**