Rest for the Weary: Learning to Refuel the Heart

Rest for the Weary: Learning to Refuel the Heart

Today, as I reflect on rest and recovery when you’re weary, I’m reminded of how easy it is to mistake constant motion for progress. We live in a world that glorifies grinding and pushing through, yet the truth is—our minds and bodies were designed to rest. Whether we’re traveling, working, studying, or even creating, the weight of life can quietly pile up until we realize our tank is running low.

After returning from Bella Love’s recruiting trip, I could feel the weariness—not as weakness, but as wisdom calling me to slow down. Rest teaches us to listen. It reminds us that peace isn’t found in the next task but in the pause between them. Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is stop. Sleep a little longer. Breathe a little deeper. Sit in the quiet and let God refill what the world has drained.

When we ignore our need for recovery, we don’t just hurt ourselves—we bleed that exhaustion into our relationships, our work, and our hearts. But when we honor rest, we heal. We become gentler with ourselves and kinder to others. So today, I’m choosing to rest. To unplug, breathe, and let my soul be still before I rise again ready to give my best. Because a rested heart gives better love—and that’s what life’s really about.