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A Liturgy for the Weary

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Giovanna Bovero
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You’re tired, friend.

Physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally.

No matter how much sleep you get, your soul yearns for rest. True rest.

This liturgy is for you and yours, seeking a place to lay your head amid chaos and disruption.


God, my heart aches for you.

I long for your steady, constant, and peaceful presence.

When I notice destruction on all sides, I look to you for refuge.

When the voices around me sound increasingly overwhelming, I search for your voice to be heard above all else.

When feelings of anguish, loss, and turmoil consume me, I pray that you will fill me with your joy and peace that surpass all understanding.

You make me lie down in green pastures and lead me beside quiet waters, refreshing my soul.

So, I am requesting that you refresh my soul today, God.

Whether I’m making a home out of a hospital room,

or the responsibilities of life are crushing me,

or I’m mourning the loss of a relationship,

or I’m staring into the face of debt and financial deficit,

or I just cannot seem to catch my breath in the busyness,

I trust You.

In the darkest night of affliction, I find rest in You and You alone because You are Emmanuel, God with us, and You’ve never left or forsaken me.

Help me stop and remember that your goodness and love will follow me all my life. Give me the comfort of your promise that I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Scripture References

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1.The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2.He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3.he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4.Even though I walk through the darkest valley,23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6.Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

 


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Giovanna Bovero
Giovanna Bovero is the Coordinating Editor for Passion Equip. She graduated from the University of Central Florida and has a bachelor's degree in Communications. Giovanna has served at Passion City Church since 2019 and faithfully leads a young adult family group on Tuesday nights. She loves reading books, spending time with friends, and discovering new coffee shops.