We’re kicking off our Made for More summer with a hard truth and a hopeful invitation:
You don’t have to hustle to be loved by God.
If I’m honest, this hits close to home. I’ve absolutely found myself hustling—not just to get things done, but to prove I was worth something. I’ve poured myself into ministry, motherhood, relationships, and responsibilities thinking that maybe if I worked hard enough, cared deeply enough, or showed up perfectly enough… I’d finally feel worthy. That I’d finally rest.
The irony? That hustle is actually the opposite of the very gospel I preach.
Jesus never asked me to earn His love or run myself into the ground for His approval. But there have been seasons when I teetered on the edge of burnout, when there was more resentment in my heart than joy in my spirit. And the most dangerous part? I was (at least claiming to be) doing it all “for God.”
Jess Connolly’s words in Tired of Being Tired feel like a gentle but firm wake-up call. We were never meant to live at the edge of exhaustion. We weren’t made to chase worth—we were made to walk in grace.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
That invitation isn’t just poetic—it’s deeply personal. Jesus invites the tired woman. The busy woman. The overwhelmed, overcommitted, over-it-all woman. And He doesn’t say, “Get it together, then come.” He simply says, come.
By God’s grace, I’ve learned to slow down. I’ve learned that rest isn’t weakness and margin isn’t selfish. It’s obedience. It’s trust. And it’s a declaration that I don’t have to prove why God should love me—because He already does.
So friend, as you begin this reading journey, be honest with yourself:
What kind of tired are you feeling?
Where have you believed the lie that you must earn rest?
How is God inviting you to trust Him with a slower pace?
This week, carve out just a few quiet minutes each day—not to be productive, but to breathe, reflect, and receive the love of God without conditions.
You were made for more than burnout.
You were made for holy rest.
Let’s begin this summer from that place