Big Rest Energy: Cultivating Powerful Rest Habits in a Busy WorldSample

Introduction

Big Rest Energy is about reclaiming the power of rest, reflection, and renewal as part of your spiritual journey. Rest isn’t just about taking a break—it’s about trusting God, reconnecting with Him, and making space for His peace to transform your life. Embracing rest is an act of faith, a declaration that you believe God is in control even when you pause.

This 31-day devotional invites you to slow down, reflect on God’s faithfulness, and renew your spirit through His Word. Each day includes scripture, a brief devotional message, a prayer, a journal prompt, and a practical application to help you live out what you’ve read. The goal is to guide you toward rest that restores, reconnects, and refocuses your heart on God.

I encourage you to make this devotional your own. Highlight verses that speak to you, take notes, and personalize the prayers with your own words and thoughts. Let the journal prompts guide you into deeper reflection, and don’t hesitate to adapt the practical applications to fit your life.

Whether you’re in need of peace, strength, or a renewed connection with God, Big Rest Energy is here to help you embrace the rest He’s already prepared for you. My prayer is that this journey blesses and refreshes your spirit as you discover the power of rest in Christ.

Let’s step into this together, trusting that God will meet us in every moment of stillness.

With Big Rest Energy,
-Jennifer Marie

Week 1 - Rest
Day 1: The Invitation to Rest

Devotion:
Here’s the thing: life can feel like a constant game of catch-up. Between work, family, and everything in between, there’s always something demanding your attention, and rest usually ends up at the very bottom of the list—or nowhere at all. But here’s the good news: Jesus isn’t asking you to juggle it all perfectly. He doesn’t expect you to have it all figured out or to carry the weight of the world on your own. Instead, He says, “Come to me.”

This isn’t a casual suggestion; it’s an invitation. Jesus is offering something radically different—true rest. Not just a momentary break but a soul-deep release from the pressure to do it all. He’s not telling you to manage your burdens better; He’s offering to take them off your shoulders entirely. That’s what Big Rest Energy is about—trusting Him enough to let go, to stop striving, and to lean on the One who is strong enough to carry it all for you.

Rest isn’t weakness; it’s worship. It’s choosing to trust God more than your to-do list and letting Him meet you in the stillness. Today, take a deep breath and remember: rest isn’t about what you’re giving up; it’s about what you’re gaining—peace, renewal, and a deeper connection with the God who loves you. Let rest be your loudest act of trust.

Prayer:
Jesus, I’ve been carrying more than I can handle, and I need You. Teach me to rest in You and trust You with everything that feels heavy. Amen.

Journal Prompt:
What’s one thing weighing you down today? Write it out and imagine giving it to Jesus.

Practical Application:
Take 10 minutes today to pause everything and simply sit with God. Say, “I give this to You,” as you think about what’s been heavy.