For When You Feel Burned Out

For When You Feel Burned Out

INHALE: I will stay in Your company.

EXHALE: Help me learn to live freely and lightly.

This is a breath prayer for when you feel tired, worn out, or maybe even burned out on religion. Breathe in; breathe out. May this centering prayer help you learn the unforced rhythms of grace as you care for your children. This meditation is from Matthew 11:28-30: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly” (MSG).