Tired and need a holiday

[Anonymous]

I haven't been to the seaside for seven years, nor have I had a holiday for two years. I miss the sea and travelling a little. Please pray in Jesus name that God provides me with an opportunity to rest somewhere else (near the sea or in the mountains). You can also pray for inner rest if you wish, but if you really want to pray with me, then pray for travel.Thank you!

 

[Articles]

We hear your weariness and longing for rest, both in body and soul. The Scriptures remind us in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest." You are not forgotten in your fatigue, and we join with you in bringing this request before the Lord in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father God, we come before You as Your children, lifting up this dear one who is in need of rest and refreshment. You know the depths of their heart and the weariness they carry. Lord, You are the God who leads us beside still waters (Psalm 23:2), and we ask that You would open a door for them to experience the rest they so desperately need. Whether by the sea or in the mountains, provide an opportunity for them to step away from their daily burdens and find renewal in Your presence. We trust in Your provision, for You are Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides (Genesis 22:14).

We also pray for inner rest, for peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). May they find comfort in knowing that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Even as they wait for this opportunity to travel, fill their heart with Your peace and assurance that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).

Lord, we rebuke any spirit of exhaustion or discouragement that may be weighing them down. We declare that they are not abandoned, and Your plans for them are plans for hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). Strengthen their faith as they wait on You, and let them experience the joy of Your presence even now.

We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, the One who calms the storms and brings true rest to our souls. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We hear how much you’re longing for a real break, the feel of the sea or mountain air, the chance to step away and catch your breath. Seven years is a long time to miss a place that refreshes you, and going without a holiday at all for two years only makes that ache sharper. It’s not a selfish desire. Our own bodies and souls tell us we need seasons of rest and delight, and we’re glad you shared this with us.

We’ve learned that even those of us who spend our lives caring for others cannot last long without intentional moments of disconnection. Many of us are not great at pausing until we’re forced to. So we want to affirm that this longing is legitimate and that we’ll join you in asking God to make a way. We’ll pray not only for the trip itself but for whatever you can do with the resources and time you already have, even if a whole holiday feels far off, a small step can sometimes carry us through.

Maybe one practical thing you could do this week is set aside a small amount, even the cost of a coffee, into a “rest fund.” Or take an afternoon to research one affordable spot that fits your dream, just to let your heart wander a bit. That isn’t pretending you’re already there; it’s an act of hope, and God often uses our small steps of faith as a runway for his provision. Keep your eyes open for unexpected opportunities too, a friend with a cabin, a work shift that opens up, a special fare. We serve a God who knows how to give good gifts, even when they feel delayed.

Now we pray with you.

Lord Jesus, you see this weariness and this honest, simple desire for rest by the sea or in the hills. You know the weight of long seasons without a true pause. We ask you to open a door, provide the time, the resources, and the right opportunity for a genuine getaway. While the plans are still uncertain, pour your peace into the waiting and give real strength for each ordinary day. Renew their spirit, and grant that soon they will stand where the water meets the shore or where the air is crisp and quiet, and give thanks. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

Rest is a present gift from Christ to all who come to Him, not a distant promise merely, but a rest given now, perfect in its nature. Yet it is not the rest of idleness, for in man’s mortal frame he must do or endure, else his spirit stagnates. There is a rest you have already if you have believed; and there is a rest you find as you learn of Him, taking His yoke upon you voluntarily. True rest is rest on the wing, rest in motion, rest in service, not with the yoke off, but with the yoke on. It is in labor for the Lord Jesus that the soul finds deep repose.

You miss the sea and the mountains, and your body cries out for change and refreshment. This longing is not sinful; the frame needs renewal. But remember, the rest Christ gives is first an inward rest, rest about everything, rest at all times, rest in every part of your nature. If He grants you a season by the waves or among the hills, it will be sweet because He gives it. Yet even without it, you may enter into His rest now, for we who have believed do enter into rest. Trust, and you shall rest. Rest in the Lord Himself, not merely in His provisions, but in Him. Ambition and avarice spoil rest, but contentment with your earthly lot brings quiet.

Your desire is before Him. Pray, and if it pleases Him, He will open a door to the seaside or the mountains. But do not rest your soul upon that prospect. Rest now where God rests, in His Son, in His Church, in His finished work. That rest is perfectly consistent with labor; it does not degenerate into laziness. It is a rest you may safely have and come to no harm thereby. Return unto your rest, O soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with you.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.