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3 Powerful Prayers to Refresh You With God’s Peace and Presence (A Whispers of Rest Prayer Podcast)

By Bonnie Gray • May 15, 2017 • 12 Comments

God doesn’t want you to do more for him. God longs to love you deeper.

Jesus longs to refresh and take care of you. Jesus invites you to simply come and rest – so he can whisper words of love and rest to you – to fill you His peace and presence.

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28

We often struggle with prayer because we don’t know what to say or our hearts feel stuck. But, prayer isn’t just about what you can do or say to God.

Prayer is about being present. Prayer is about receiving the peace and joy you need – that God wants to supply for you. Freely. Again and again. Prayer is rest.

After a three years to write it, my new book Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul is releasing next Tuesday, May 23! Here are 3 Powerful Prayers quoted from the book to refresh the your soul!

Whispers of Rest Prayer Podcast
A Gentle Audio Devotional Quiet Time

Whispers of Rest Prayer Podcast 

Click below to listen and enjoy an Intimate Audio Devotional Guided Quiet Time – just for you and Jesus. 

Still. Enjoy this 10-min Whispers of Rest Scripture Reflection with beautiful music.

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I created the Whispers of Rest Prayer Podcast with beautiful piano music to guide you with gentle prayer prompts and Scripture Reading. Three prayer podcasts are available as thank you bonus gifts with pre-ordering, along with the 3 companion pre-release chapters.

Six more prayer podcasts will be available for our Online Book Club. Click here to pre-order your copy and get ready for the Whispers of Rest Book Club that begins June 5th, 2017.

Whispers of Rest Book Club

I’ll be hosting a Whispers of Rest Book Club on June 5th – sharing 6 Weekly Book Study Videos shot in beautiful nature spots like the beach, meadow, creeks and the mountains. You can view the Book Study Videos free here on the blog and download for your church or women’s small groups! More info coming soon! 🙂

Gather 2 friends to do a Whispers of Rest Book Study! Do you know 2 friends you can encourage with the gift of rest?

Pre-Order 3 or more Books as gifts to friends or your book club, and receive two 14kt gold-plated charm necklaces created by DaySpring. One to wear yourself and share one with a friend, as a reminder how beloved you both are, in prayer and friendship!

 

Prayer #1: Rest and Breathe

Sip a cup of tea or coffee & breathe with God today. Are you tea or coffee lover?

Prayer is like sharing an intimate moment of quiet with a loved one. No words are needed. Research shows that even the act of brewing tea and simply the aroma of coffee is mood lifting!

So, you don’t have to say a word. Take a sip of coffee or tea today and breathe, receiving the prayer Jesus is praying for you!

Scriptures tell us Jesus is praying for you.

“Who then is the one who condemns? No one.
Christ Jesus who died–more than that, who was raised to life…
is also interceding for us.” Romans 8:34

?Give yourself permission to be God’s beloved every day.

 

Prayer #2:  Journal

Instead of struggling to reach Jesus, invite Jesus to enter your world. Research in a NY Times article shows the power of writing your personal story can lead to behavioral changes and improve happiness. Even 15 minutes of expressive writing makes a difference.

“For the word of God is living and active…
It penetrates dividing soul and spirit..” Hebrews 4:11-12

The “word” is the Greek word logos—translated as living voice. God is not limited to the written word. God uses everything living to speak into our lives. This includes journaling.

Where will you journal today?

Prayer #3:  Remember

“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” Jeremiah 31:3

Drink in these beautiful words from God’s heart to yours. Simply think on a favorite Bible verse that has encouraged you in the past. Remember how God is whispering His words of love to you again today,

✨ Share with a friend who needs to hear these loving words of encouragement. Be God’s loving voice and presence on her journey today.


 

Did you enjoy the prayer podcast?

Which of the 3 prayers speaks to you the most?

What is God’s whispers of love and peace to you today?

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12 Comments

  • Reply Lisa May 15, 2017 at 5:19 am

    This was wonderful…very relaxing. You both have great voices for this. The LORD has blessed you (and us) through your voices in Christ. Thank you, and praise the LORD. Thank You, Jesus, for “Whispers of Rest” in all the beautiful voices You choose to lead and guide us in Christ.

    But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. ~ Psalm 3:3

    • Reply Bonnie Gray May 16, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      i’m so happy you enjoyed the prayer podcast and brought God’s peace to you, lisa! thank you for your beautiful blessing and Psalm 3:3 verse! beautiful!!

  • Reply Debbie May 15, 2017 at 5:30 am

    I loved your podcast this morning. I’ve been sitting in my comfortable chair closing my eyes as I listened to your words and the Scriptures. So soothing and restful. I love the Jeremiah 31:3 reminder. I can almost picture Jesus holding my hand showing me the way to go …with Him.

    Thank you Bonnie,
    Debbie

    • Reply Bonnie Gray May 16, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      i’m so happy you enjoyed the prayer podcast and brought God’s peace to you, debbie! so powerful that you pictured Jesus with you, his hand open to receive yours!

  • Reply Theresa May 15, 2017 at 7:00 am

    Thank you Bonnie. That was beautiful and just what I needed this morning

    • Reply Bonnie Gray May 16, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      i’m so happy you enjoyed the prayer podcast and brought God’s peace to you, theresa!

  • Reply NancyB May 15, 2017 at 8:35 am

    I felt the presence of Jesus holding my hand as I listened to the podcast. He held me, he spoke very quietly to me and if I had not been listening closely I would have missed him. Your voice was like the whisper of an angel just to me. Praise God Bonnie on your beautiful ministry. I look forward to reading the book!

    • Reply Bonnie Gray May 16, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      i’m so happy you enjoyed the prayer podcast and brought God’s peace to you, nancy! warms my heart – and I cannot wait for us to experience the new book together!! I have so many goodies to share with you on this journey! thank you for ordering the book! a book club is starting soon and just you wait! *squeal*

  • Reply Jeri Taira May 15, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    It seems all 3 are calling to me. One at a time over the last 3 weeks. To rest and breathe daily and as often as I need to. To ‘write on tablets’ the secret things He wants to share with me. And to remember that He holds my life in His hands…holding me close as I let him…singing over me…breathing into me. In all my imperfect moments I can trust He is always caring for me.

    • Reply Bonnie Gray May 16, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      hi jeri! i’m so happy you enjoyed the prayers and brought God’s peace to you, jeri!

  • Reply Trudy May 16, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    #3 – remember – speaks the most to me, Bonnie. I love to think of Jesus lovingly folding His hand into mine and telling me He not only knows the way but He knows my way. I need to remember this more. I love the podcast, too. Very soothing. Thank you for encouraging us to rest! Love and hugs to you!

    • Reply Bonnie Gray May 16, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      i’m so happy you enjoyed the prayer podcast and brought God’s peace to you, trudy!

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