And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. — Mark 6:31

Get out. We do need to get away, and not just sometimes, but often, if not daily. Amazingly, Jesus invites his followers, who are now us, to accompany him to a peaceful area and relax with him. In this case, a decent prayer to say is “Now I lay me down to sleep, and I pray to the Lord to guard my soul.” But it’s not only about getting a good night’s sleep here. It’s also about taking a break from our hectic schedules to join him in a few minutes of grace, relaxation, and restoration. Let us utilize these daily Bible breaks for more than simply checking e-mail; let us use them to go away with the Savior and relax for a few moments!

 

Thought

Get out. We do need to get away, and not just sometimes, but often, if not daily. Amazingly, Jesus invites his followers, who are now us, to accompany him to a peaceful area and relax with him. In this case, a decent prayer to say is “Now I lay me down to sleep, and I pray to the Lord to guard my soul.” But it’s not only about getting a good night’s sleep here. It’s also about taking a break from our hectic schedules to join him in a few minutes of grace, relaxation, and restoration. Let us utilize these daily Bible breaks for more than simply checking e-mail; let us use them to go away with the Savior and relax for a few moments!

 

Prayer

Thank you for always looking out for me and being a devoted shepherd, holy and gentle. I’m trying to be more disciplined while I relax with you, so please touch my heart. As I go to spend time with your Son, Jesus, who is my Savior, kindly keep my soul secure but more importantly kindly heal my soul. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.