When You’re Running On Empty

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (ESV)

Girlfriend, can we be honest? Sometimes life just feels heavy. The laundry never ends, your inbox is full and your spiritual tank is running on fumes. We’ve all been there—doing all the things for everyone else, and realizing we haven’t sat with Jesus in days. When was the last time you just sat in His presence?

That’s why His words hit different in those moments: “Come to Me.”

He doesn’t say, “Finish your to-do list, then come.” He says, “Just come.” Because rest isn’t a reward for getting it all right—it’s part of the rhythm God designed that very first week. Jesus showed us how it’s done in Scripture. He pulled away from the crowds, spent quiet time with His Father, and wasn’t afraid to say no to the voices fighting for His attention.

When we forget to rest, it’s usually because we’ve started believing it all depends on us. But here’s the truth: God’s power flows through His presence, not our performance. The world will keep on spinning around, even if you take an hour to sit with Him. It might just be what your soul needs.

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Ask Yourself:

1. What part of my life feels stretched too thin right now?
2. How can I make some unhurried time with Jesus this week?
3. What could change if I trusted God to work while I rest?

Prayer:

Jesus, I’m tired. I’ve been running on empty, trying to do it all in my own strength. Help me slow down and come to You—not when everything’s done, but right now. Remind me that You’re the One who sustains me, not my schedule. Fill me back up with Your peace so I can live and love from a place of rest, not exhaustion. Amen.