Thursday Prayer: Confession of Exhaustion

Lord, I'm so tired. Not just physically but emotionally, mentally, spiritually. I've been running on fumes, pushing past limits, ignoring every signal my body sends that I need rest. I've confused exhaustion with faithfulness, believing that more effort equals more dedication to you.

Forgive me for poor stewardship of this one body you've given me. Help me embrace rest without guilt, establish boundaries without shame, say "no" without endless justification. You made me human, which means I have limits - and limits aren't failures, they're features. Today I'm giving myself permission to rest, trusting that you don't need me to burn out to accomplish your purposes. You're God; I'm not. And that's okay.