Friday Daily Affirmations: Preparing for Rest
End your week anchored in peace and presence. This episode invites
listeners to release their burdens and find rest in God’s care. With each
affirmation and verse, you’re reminded that you’re not alone—God’s strength, love, and renewal are available right where you are. It’s time to stop striving and start resting in His goodness.
Affirmations for rest, renewal, and surrender:
The week is ending, and as we step into the weekend, let’s take a
moment to breathe. Release our burdens and rest in God’s presence. We’re not meant to carry everything ourselves. God calls us to lay our worries at His
feet and find renewal in Him.
Repeat after me, then listen to the Bible verse.
I release my worries and trust God to handle what I cannot.
1 Peter 5:7
God’s peace fills my heart and I rest in His presence.
Matthew 11:28
I am not defined by my mistakes. God’s grace is greater than my
failures.
Lamentations 3:22–23
I let go of the need to control everything and surrender to God’s
perfect plan.
Proverbs 3:5–6
I am deeply loved by God and nothing can separate me from His love.
Romans 8:38–39
God refreshes my soul and renews my strength.
Isaiah 40:31
I will be fully present today, trusting that God holds tomorrow.
Matthew 6:34
My body, mind, and spirit find rest in God alone.
Psalm 62:1
I let go of striving and choose to rest in God’s love.
Zephaniah 3:17
I step into the weekend with joy, knowing that God is in control.
Psalm 118:24
God’s presence is my safe place.
Psalm 91:1
I am fully known and fully loved by God.
Psalm 139:1–2
I will not let stress steal my peace today.
Philippians 4:6–7
God is my refuge and I am safe in His hands.
Psalm 46:1
I do not need to have all the answers. I trust God.
Romans 11:33
God is fighting my battles and I can rest in His victory.
Exodus 14:14
I will not fear because God is with me.
Isaiah 41:13
I am held together by God’s love even when life feels overwhelming.
Colossians 1:17
God’s goodness and mercy follow me every day.
Psalm 23:6
I will not carry burdens that God has already taken from me.
Matthew 11:29–30
I am at peace because God is in control.
Isaiah 26:3
I trust in God’s timing even when I don’t understand.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
I will lay down my burdens and take on God’s.
Psalm 4:8
I am never alone for God is always with me.
Deuteronomy 31:6
No matter what happens today, God is still good.
Nahum 1:7
Closing Prayer:
Father, as this week comes to an end, I lay my burdens at Your
feet. Help me to release my worries, rest in Your peace, and trust You with
everything I cannot control. Refresh my heart and renew my spirit so I can step
into the weekend with joy. In Jesus’ name, amen.
I hope these affirmations spoke to your heart today. If you want to
go deeper, just keep listening. Your full Bible study episode is coming up
next.
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