There came a moment in this journey when I realized I couldn’t keep going at the same pace. I was running on empty, trying to hold everything together, but deep down, I knew I needed to step back. So I took a four-month break from ministry. A decision that felt like both surrender and failure.
In that time, I sought professional counseling, leaned on a mentor, and allowed others to pour into me. It wasn’t easy to admit that I needed help, but God used those months to restore my soul. He showed me that ministry doesn’t depend on my strength but on His.
Stepping back wasn’t about giving up… it was about making space for healing and renewal. Sometimes, the most faithful thing we can do is to rest and allow God to work in the stillness.
Reflection Questions
- Is there an area of your life where you need to step back to allow God to restore you?
- How can you lean on others during seasons of rest and renewal?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for leading me beside still waters and restoring my soul. Teach me to trust You enough to step back when needed, knowing that You are always at work. Help me to find strength in Your presence and to rest in Your faithfulness. I give You all honor, all the glory, and all the praise. It’s in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen & Amen.