He Will Give You Rest

Hi my beautiful friends,

I wanted to do today’s blog post a little differently and just talk about how I’ve truly been feeling.

To be completely honest, today was a rough one mentally. I feel like I’m constantly in go mode, always thinking about the next task, the next responsibility, the next goal. And today, it all just caught up with me. My body felt heavy. My mind felt overwhelmed. I crashed, not just physically but emotionally too. It’s like I’ve been pouring from a cup that’s been empty for a while.

I realized I haven’t been taking care of myself the way I need to. I’ve been skipping meals, barely drinking water, relying too much on caffeine, and not giving my body the rest it’s been begging for. I didn’t feel like doing anything today, and honestly, I didn’t. I sat. I rested. And instead of beating myself up for it, I allowed myself the space to just be still.

But I also didn’t want to stay stuck there. So I spent some time educating myself on how I can start making better decisions. I want to be healthy, not just physically but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. That starts with awareness, small steps, and inviting God into the process.

I’m a Sunday school teacher at my church, and last week’s lesson was about how Jesus wants us to help others and how important it is to also ask for help when we need it. That message stayed with me all week.

One of my biggest struggles has been with caffeine. I usually drink two to three energy drinks plus coffee every day. It’s been my crutch, my energy, my motivation. But these past two days, I cut it out completely, and now I feel drained. My body is detoxing and it’s hard, but it’s also revealing just how much I’ve been leaning on temporary fixes instead of true rest and nourishment.

But here’s the beautiful part. God is so faithful, even in the small things.

My friend invited me to an online clinic, and someone shared a powerful testimony about how magnesium helped them after years of relying on caffeine. I casually mentioned what I was going through, and without hesitation, my friend jumped in to help. She didn’t just offer advice. She followed up with support, encouragement, and resources. She showed up for me in such a Christ-like way.

That’s when it hit me. God does answer prayers. Sometimes He sends the solution through the people around us. We just have to take the first step to be honest, to be open, and to receive the help He’s placing in front of us.

So today, I want to remind you it’s okay to rest. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to say, “I need help.” You don’t have to carry everything on your own. God sees you. He’s already working behind the scenes. And when you're ready, He will place the right people, the right words, and the right healing in your path.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

Let this be your reminder to pause, breathe, and let Jesus carry what’s too heavy for you today. You are not alone, friend. He is with you and He’s already gone ahead of you.

With love and grace,
Your Friend, Chelsey