Prayers of REST

“Don’t You care about what’s happening to me?” If you’ve ever said those words to God, you’re not alone. In fact, Jesus’ disciples said those very words when a great storm threatened to end their lives prematurely. And Jesus’ words are just as relevant to us today as they were to them two thousand years ago. Today’s reading is Mark 4:35-41, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the RES...

How do you pray when you just don't have the words to express what's on your heart? Is it even worth spending time in prayer if you don't come armed with a prayer list? Scripture's answer is a resounding YES, and today’s Prayers of REST episode will show you why. Today’s reading is Romans 8:26-27, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s G...

If you feel unseen, unknown, and invisible, today’s Prayers of REST episode will remind you firstly of how great God is, and secondly how wonderful it is to be seen, known, and loved by Him. Today’s reading is Isaiah 37:16-17, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s Goodness Express Your Neediness Seek His Stillness Trust His Faithfulness If you’re trying to...

We spend so much energy searching for the next great thing, whether on our phones, in our pantries, or even online shopping. But Scripture tells us that the Good Life is found somewhere else, and today’s Prayers of REST episode will show us where to look—and find—the Good Life. Today’s reading is John 10:9-11, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s Goodness...

Did you know that God longs to quiet your heart with His love? Learn what that looks like and how to enter into that quiet rest in today’s Prayers of REST. Today’s reading is Zephaniah 3:17, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s Goodness Express Your Neediness Seek His Stillness Trust His Faithfulness If you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own li...

Where do you go when bad news fills your feed? Fill your mind with the Good News of Jesus in today’s episode of Prayers of REST. Today’s reading is Philippians 2:5-11, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s Goodness Express Your Neediness Seek His Stillness Trust His Faithfulness If you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own life, try listening to th...

Where do you go when fear overwhelms you? Listen and respond to God’s invitation to be your personal refuge in today’s episode of Prayers of REST. Today’s reading is Psalm 46:1-3, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s Goodness Express Your Neediness Seek His Stillness Trust His Faithfulness If you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own life, try lis...

Today’s reading is Matthew 11:28-30, and we’ll be praying through the Scriptures using the REST format: Recite God’s Goodness Express Your Neediness Seek His Stillness Trust His Faithfulness If you’re trying to start a prayer habit in your own life, try listening to this episode every day this week, personalizing each part of the REST prayer with what’s on your heart that day.  You can download yo...

Do you want to pray but get distracted in every possible way? You're not alone! In today's inaugural episode of Prayers of REST, podcast host Asheritah Ciuciu shares the backstory of how Prayers of REST got started, and invites listeners to join thousands of devoted women and men around the world who are learning to pray God's Word using the REST format: Recite God’s Goodness Expres...