Let’s talk about the Savior of the world… asleep on a boat.
Yes, Jesus. The Miracle Worker. The Healer. The one with power over death… snoozing through a storm while the disciples freaked out. (Mark 4:38)
And yet here we are—modern moms, running ourselves ragged, thinking everything will fall apart if we slow down.
Here’s the hard truth, Sis: if Jesus knew when to rest, so should you.
But this blog isn’t just a pep talk about self-care. It’s about spiritual survival, biblical wisdom, and shifting your mindset from hustle to holy Rest.
💥 Exhaustion Isn’t a Fruit of the Spirit
Let’s get this out there: burnout is not your birthright.
We’ve been tricked into believing that “good moms” are the ones who run on empty, that if we’re not doing it all, we’re somehow falling short. But that idea? It’s cultural noise—not kingdom truth.
Psalm 127:2 (ESV) — “It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for He gives to His beloved sleep.”
Psalm 127:2 isn’t just a bedtime verse. It is freedom. God gives sleep to His beloved—not as a reward for productivity, but as a gift of grace.
📲 What Jesus’ Nap Teaches Us About Faith
Jesus’ nap wasn’t random—it was intentional.
🛏 Mark 4:38 — “Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion…”
The sea was raging. The boat was rocking. The disciples were panicking.
And Jesus? Asleep.
He wasn’t indifferent. He was completely at peace.
His nap was a declaration:
- ✔ “I trust My Father.”
- ✔ “I don’t need to fix everything right now.”
- ✔ “I can rest—because the One who holds the world holds Me.”
If we say we follow Jesus, shouldn’t we follow Him… even into Rest?
✨ 4 Deep Truths from the Ministry of Rest
1️⃣ ✔ Napping = Faith
When you nap, you’re saying: “God, I trust You enough to rest. I’m not the Savior of my family—you are.”
Rest is not spiritual laziness. It’s spiritual confidence.
2️⃣ ✔ Your To-Do List Can Wait
You won’t finish it all—and that’s okay.
But what if the most important thing today wasn’t what you checked off… but how you checked in with God?
Joy, patience, and kindness? They grow in well-rested soil.
3️⃣ ✔ Rest Is Worship
Choosing Rest isn’t quitting—it’s surrendering.
It says, “God, I believe You work while I rest. I trust You to hold my family, my plans, my house, and my heart.”
4️⃣ ✔ Rest Is Resistance
In a society that tells women to hustle harder, look perfect, and never slow down, choosing Rest is a revolutionary act of spiritual rebellion.
You are not a machine. You are a daughter of the King. Rest like it.
✝️ 📚Mini Bible Study: Sleep Is Sacred
📖 Scriptures
- Psalm 4:8 — “In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
- Mark 4:38 — Jesus asleep in the storm.
- Isaiah 30:15 — “In quietness and trust is your strength.”
- Exodus 20:8-10 — The Sabbath commandment wasn’t just about stopping work. It was about making space for God.
📖 Context
In each of these moments, sleep wasn’t portrayed as a weakness. It was strength through surrender. David found safety in God, Jesus trusted fully, Isaiah pointed to quietness as strength, and God Himself modeled Rest at creation.
👀 Application
Start asking: “Where can I insert rhythms of rest into my week that show God I trust Him more than I trust my hustle?”
✨ Key Takeaway:
✔ Rest reflects faith
✔ God’s gifts often come in quiet moments
✔ Your body, mind, and soul were made for rhythm—not 24/7 chaos
✔ You’re not meant to earn Rest—you were created for it
💬 Reflection Questions: for Moms Running on Empty
- Are you finding your worth in how much you do instead of who you are in Christ?
- When was the last time you said “no” to something so you could say “yes” to rest?
- What would change if you treated Rest like a commandment—not a convenience?
✏️ Journal Prompt:
- What “storm” are you trying to manage that God is inviting you to surrender?
- How can you intentionally practice resting with faith this week, even in just one small way?
☀️ Real Life Joy Moments (Because Moms Need These Too)
- That holy hush when the whole house naps at the same time, and you sip coffee like a queen.
- The moment you realize the dishes didn’t do themselves… and it’s fine. You’re still loved.
- When you wake up from a nap and hear silence—and instead of panic, you feel peace. (Even if it’s just the calm before toddler chaos.)
- When your child sees you resting and learns that moms aren’t superheroes—they’re humans who trust God.
💛 Final Sip of Encouragement
🥰 Mama, God sees you. Tired, faithful, multitasking you.
🥰 He’s not impressed by how many loads of laundry you’ve folded or whether your house looks Pinterest-perfect. He’s after your heart.
So today:
- ✔ Say no to guilt
- ✔ Say yes to Rest
- ✔ And sip slow from the cup of grace
Hold your mug high and declare it over your life:
“Jesus Took Naps… So Why Are You Still Awake?”
That’s not just a cute slogan—it’s a spiritual reminder that you’re not holding the world together. He is.
📣 Call to Action
✔ Share this with the mom in your life who needs permission to rest
✔ Tag someone who’s overdue for a holy nap
💛 Drop a 😴 if you’re in the “Running-on-Coffee-and-Holy-Spirit” season right now! And grab your “Motherhood Fueled by Jesus, Sustained by Coffee” Mug—featuring Proverbs 31:25, where Jesus modeled rest even in the middle of a storm.
Because some days, the most Christ-like thing you can do… is take a nap. (With your coffee on standby, of course.) ☕😂
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Hi, I’m Hello Felicia (no bye felicia here 😜), a physician assistant turned creative content writer, coffee and tea enthusiast, and Christ follower. I help moms (and the professionals who serve them) find peace in the chaos through bite-sized encouragement and bold faith. Welcome to FaithSips.com, where motherhood meets Scripture and Grace.
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