Hi,
I'm Lisa,
And welcome to today's guided Christian meditation for rest,
Release,
And God's care.
Today is called When You're Tired of Being Strong.
So take a moment to settle in.
Wherever you are right now,
You don't need to change anything.
You don't need to fix anything.
You don't need to be strong for anyone.
Just allow yourself to arrive.
If it feels comfortable,
Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Take a slow breath in through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
And again,
Breathing in and letting go.
Today's time together is for rest,
Not the kind of rest that comes from sleep,
But the kind that comes from being held.
This is for the days when you've been strong for too long,
When you've kept going because you had to,
When others needed you and you didn't have space to fall apart.
Right now,
You are safe and you are not alone.
Begin to notice the places where your body is supported,
The chair beneath you,
The floor beneath your feet,
The steady ground holding you up.
There is nothing you need to hold together in this moment.
Take another slow breath in.
And as you exhale,
Imagine releasing just a little tension from your shoulders.
Let your jaw soften.
Let your brow relax.
If your thoughts are busy,
That's okay.
You don't need to push them away.
Simply imagine setting them gently beside you as if you're placing down a heavy bag that you've been carrying for far too long.
With each breath out,
Whisper quietly in your heart,
I can rest now.
Allowing your nervous system to slow.
God is near,
Not waiting for you to say the right words,
Not disappointed,
Not distant,
Just present.
Being strong can look like many things.
It can look like showing up when you're exhausted,
Smiling when your heart feels heavy,
Holding everything together because no one else can.
Sometimes strength isn't loud.
It's quiet endurance.
And maybe today you feel tired in a way that sleep hasn't fixed.
Tired of worrying.
Tired of holding responsibility.
Tired of making decisions.
Tired of carrying unspoken fears.
If that's you,
You're not failing.
You're human.
And God sees not just what you do,
But what you carry.
Imagine now that God is sitting with you,
Not rushing you,
Not asking you to explain yourself,
Just listening.
You don't have to impress him with your faith.
You don't have to prove your strength.
You are allowed to rest.
Even here.
Especially here.
Let these words settle gently into your heart.
You don't have to carry this alone anymore.
Now,
In your imagination,
Picture yourself placing what feels heavy into God's hands.
You don't need to name everything perfectly.
Just offer what you can.
Perhaps it's a worry about the future.
A relationship that feels draining.
A responsibility that feels overwhelming.
Or a quiet sadness you haven't had words for.
With each breath out,
Imagine loosening your grip.
Breathing in,
Receiving support.
Breathing out,
Letting go.
If it helps,
Silently pray,
God,
I give you what I cannot carry anymore.
There is no judgment here.
No disappointment.
Only care.
Imagine God responding,
Not with answers,
But with presence.
A steady reassurance that says,
I am with you.
You can rest.
Let yourself stay here for a few quiet moments.
Just breathing.
Just being held.
Notice how your body feels now.
You may still feel tired.
And that's okay.
Rest doesn't always mean energy returns instantly.
Sometimes rest simply means you no longer feel alone in the weight.
Let yourself receive this truth.
God does not ask you to be strong all the time.
He invites you to lean.
You are allowed to pause.
You are allowed to soften.
You are allowed to rest.
Even now.
Let's close with a gentle prayer.
God,
You see the strength that has cost so much.
You see the tears that were never shed.
You see the burdens carried quietly.
Tonight,
We place them in your care.
Wrap this listener in your peace.
Remind them they are not forgotten.
Not failing.
Not alone.
Let rest come gently.
Not forced.
Not rushed.
But deeply felt.
And may they leave this moment feeling lighter.
Held and safe in your presence.
And now take one final slow breath in.
And release.
And when you're ready,
Gently return,
Carrying only what is yours to carry.
We thank you,
Lord,
For this blessed time together.
In your heavenly and holy name we pray.
Amen.
