Great shepherd, who leads your flock with compassion, grant us wisdom to know when to rest and when to push beyond our limits, that we would find the space to renew ourselves but also find strength to continue the work you have called us to do, through you who lives and reigns in wisdom and love with the Father and Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
‘He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat…. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.’ – Mark 6:31, 34