A Prayer to Embrace Rest and Relaxation over Summer Break

Your Daily Prayer

Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Summer often promises freedom, rest, and joy— but reality doesn’t always match the dream. Between busy parenting schedules, financial constraints, and constant demands, finding rest can feel like just another to-do. In today’s devotional, Amanda Idleman reminds us that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a spiritual necessity. Even Jesus paused. And He invites us to do the same.

Whether your summer includes an exotic getaway or quiet backyard mornings, this prayerful reflection urges us to shift our mindset and embrace intentional stillness. Rest doesn’t require a plane ticket—just a willing heart and open spirit.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

Why rest is not selfish, but sacred
How to find soul-level restoration even if you can’t take a vacation
Simple practices to help slow down and reconnect with God this summer
Encouragement for parents and those feeling weary from daily demands

📖 Bible Verse References:

Mark 6:31
Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all who are weary…”
Psalm 23:2 – “He makes me lie down in green pastures…”

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0:00.0	Life Audio. Thank you for listening to Your Daily Prayer, a podcast dedicated to helping you find the words you need to connect with your rather in heaven.
0:20.9	No matter what's going on in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you.
0:26.4	Right after this short word from our sponsor, we'll pray through a prayer to embrace rest and relaxation over the summer break.
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2:00.9	A prayer to embrace rest and relaxation over summer break by Amanda Edelman, Bible reading.
2:17.0	And he said to them, come away by yourselves to a
2:20.1	desolate place and rest a while for many were coming and going and they had no leisure even to eat
2:26.4	mark six thirty one summer conjures images of fresh fruity drinks, bathing suits, easy reading books, and fresh views.
2:38.5	Every summer, we hope for the chance to take a pause, enjoy the sunshine, and live a little.
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