Scripture of the Day:Mark 1:33–37, Luke 5:15–16, Mark 6:30–32
Series Theme: Abiding: Planted and Thriving in Busy Seasons 

Have you ever felt like the world just won’t stop needing you? Like no matter how hard you try to carve out rest, someone or something always pulls you back?

What if Jesus didn’t just permit rest, but modeled it? What if setting boundaries wasn’t selfish, but necessary?

In this eighth episode of Wake Up Loved, we enter a new week in our 30-day abiding journey and begin by exploring one of the most overlooked but life-giving habits modeled by Jesus: rest.

If you’ve ever felt pulled in too many directions, constantly needed by others, or unsure how to set boundaries without guilt... this episode is for you.

We’re reading three short but powerful passages that show how even Jesus, amid great need and urgent crowds, stepped away to recharge in quiet places. You’ll walk away with a refreshing reminder: the pressure to always be available is not from God.

Plus, you’ll hear an unexpected story about setting boundaries with difficult people, a lesson from Jesus on unmet expectations, and how time with Him, even when nothing else changes, can shift everything inside you.

Can you relate to feeling guilty about rest? Have you ever wrestled with the idea that your worth is tied to your availability?

You’re not alone. We’ve all been there. Let this episode speak gently into those weary places and remind you that choosing rest is an act of faith.